81.  However, ASEAN has rejected calls for sanctions and other strong action against the Burmese junta.

82.  Human rights groups have warned that protests and violence could follow if the OAS failed to take strong action.

83.  In his speech Monday, British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged strong action to stop the bloodshed.

84.  In Kuwait, however, there were calls for strong U.S. action.

85.  In the past, however, strong council action on Kosovo and other issues, notably Iraq, has been blocked by Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov.

86.  Japanese media urged strong action Thursday to discourage North Korea from further escalating tensions in the region.

87.  Jordan is another moderate Arab state that has had to contend with calls from its citizens to take strong action against Israel.

88.  Kendrick said he does not anticipate the Chinese will take strong action.

89.  Last weekend a group of angry city residents called on the government to take strong action against the occupiers.

90.  Lawmakers back strong action against sponsors of terrorism.