61.   The case could exacerbate tensions between the two countries just as both were indicating interest in reconciliation.

62.   The beatings exacerbated existing tensions in several Suffolk County communities over an alleged influx of illegal aliens.

63.   The beatings exacerbated existing tensions in several communities over an alleged influx of Mexican illegal aliens.

64.   The beatings exacerbated tensions in several Suffolk County communities over an influx of allegedly illegal aliens.

65.   The Clinton visit has exacerbated tensions within the government.

66.   The Kurdish immigration exacerbated EU tensions with Turkey, already on edge after the recent EU refusal to consider Turkish membership for now because of human rights concerns.

67.   The introduction of strict Islamic Sharia law in some northern areas has exacerbated tensions between Christians and Muslims.

68.   The introduction of the nakfa to replace the Ethiopian birr was one factor that exacerbated tensions between the two countries.

69.   The Ocalan case has exacerbated tensions between Turkey and its NATO ally Greece, which gave the rebel leader shelter while he was a fugitive.

70.   The missiles have further exacerbated tension on the island after UN-sponsored reunification talks stalled last year.