1.   There is already tension over the controversial national missile defence system.

2.   Incidents of this kind were not the only contribution to tension over this period.

3.   At least the easing of the Cold War lessened Anglo-American tensions over trade with communist countries.

4.   And apparently reflecting tensions over the stepped-up NATO military activity in Albania, Yugoslavia severed diplomatic relations with Albania Sunday, the Albanian Foreign Ministry said.

5.   And he expects that the lingering tensions over the recent spy-plane episode will be resolved.

6.   And Sharif, like every Pakistani leader, has shown an instinct to stoke up tensions over Kashmir whenever his domestic problems mount.

7.   At least with Dole, the tension over the issue was obvious.

8.   A closer partnership with Mexico will require reducing tensions over immigration and illicit drugs.

9.   After months of growing tensions over U.S. policy in the Middle East, analysts say U.S.-Saudi ties are stretched near the breaking point.

10.   But Brand showed no sign of tension over such speculation.