41.  The group said the new law only seeks to appease the United States and other Western nations that have pressured Greece to take a tougher stand against terrorism.

42.  The party took a tougher stand than announced on immigration.

43.  They demanded Paris take a tougher stand on abuses.

44.  Washington has been garnishing support for a tougher stand vis-a-vis Iraq, including the imposition of additional sanctions.

45.  While Lugar was one of those calling for a tougher stand on Bosnia, others in Congress were urging a go-slow approach.

46.  Hou added that bad quality building had sapped confidence and announced that the authorities were taking a tougher stand.

47.  But he took a tougher stand on Iran.

48.  Commission secretary Zhang Huixin said the government needed to take a tougher stand against corruption in its ranks and encouraged further investigations, the paper said.

49.  Experts predicted that Israeli leaders would stiffen demands that its peace partners including the United States take a tougher stand against terrorism.

50.  The opposition has also said it was ready to talk with the government, but it has taken a tougher stand after a series of military victories last week.