Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

Relations between the two countries have been strained for a year because of a disputed ancient temple on their border.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

"If you have a fault that is being strained at a speed of 7 mm per year, which is the case here,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

The incident severely strained the bond between Turkey and Israel, which until recently had enjoyed relatively warm relations.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

The attacks on Indian students in Melbourne and Sydney have strained diplomatic relations between Canberra and New Delhi.

VOA: standard.2010.02.15

Former military official and political analyst Talat Masood says there are signs the often-strained ties between Pakistan and the United States are improving.

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

Its ties with moderate Arab states Egypt and Saudi Arabia have been strained since the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005.

VOA: standard.2009.03.18

Mr.Netanyahu's support for settlement expansion has strained Israel's all-important relations with Washington.

VOA: standard.2009.07.03

The United States has demanded a complete freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank and disputed East Jerusalem, and Israel's refusal has strained ties between the two countries.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

The United States,which is a sponsor of the Middle East peace talks, says Israeli settlements are an obstacle to peace, and the issue has strained relations with Israel's right-wing government.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

The visit to Damascus by U.S.envoy Mitchell is another step in what has been a cautious effort by the Obama administration to draw Syria into diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

Mr.Obama said his administration, in its nine months in office, has dealt with many of the issues that created a strained relationship between the United States and the international community during the Bush administration.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23