81.   Iran accuses United States of trying to increase Gulf tension.

82.   Iraq offered no explanation for its decision, which was likely to increase tensions with the United Nations.

83.   Israel recently dropped the request, saying it feared the extradition would increase regional tension.

84.   It calls on both sides to refrain from unilateral actions that could increase tension.

85.   It said its capitalist enemy was deliberately increasing tension to divert attention from its own problems, in which two former presidents were jailed on corruption and other charges.

86.   It has come out strongest for carrying on with the local elections, saying that more delays could increase tension in volatile areas.

87.   It said such a move could only increase tensions.

88.   Many Nationalist supporters fear a DPP victory could increase tension with China because of its history of advocating independence.

89.   NATO forces have been reluctant to use force, because of the likelihood of casualties and increased tension.

90.   Officials said North Korea may use those schedules to increase tension on the peninsula.