Under pressure from U.S.President Barack Obama, BP bosses have decided not to pay out dividends to their shareholders this year.

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

Geithner himself is under pressure for allowing large financial bonuses at American International Group insurance that is now under government control.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

Mr.Netanyahu imposed the construction freeze under pressure from the United States, which sees the settlements as an obstacle to peace.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

While Prime Minister Abhisit says he will not call elections under pressure, he acknowledges the grievances of many of the protesters.

VOA: standard.2010.03.24

Tehran is under pressure both at home, over the disputed presidential election in June, and abroad,for its controversial nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2009.10.18

every year, the government is under pressure to make an official recommendation on how much radiation is safe during a CT scan.

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

Political editor Nathan Gonzales says with Congressional elections looming in November, Mr.Obama is under pressure to show results.

VOA: standard.2009.12.15

Under pressure from the United States, the Council agreed to defer action on the report for six months.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

The isolated country is also under pressure because of United Nations sanctions imposed after Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test a year ago.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

The Obama administration is clearly under pressure to do more to help contain the damage, and prevent another such disaster in the future.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

The Iraqi government is under pressure to prove that it is capable of maintaining security inside the country before the June 30 U.S.pull-back.

VOA: standard.2009.06.01

The strength of the European currency has been under pressure since Greece's financial problems were revealed, with concern the problem could spread to other euro-zone countries.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

In return Greece is under pressure to restructure its economy and implement austerity measures.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

Chrysler and GM are under pressure from senators to provide greater support for the dealerships that are facing closure with parking lots full of unsold cars.

VOA: standard.2009.06.04