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 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

Under U.S.pressure, Mr.Netanyahu reluctantly endorsed the concept of a Palestinian state last month, but with tough conditions that were flatly rejected by the Palestinians.

VOA: standard.2009.07.03

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

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

President Umaru Yar'Adua has come under pressure to step up his anti-graft drive in one of the world's most tainted countries since he came to power in 2007.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

Repeated attempts to allow the species to recover have failed under the pressure to supply a market willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a single fish.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

The visit is gesture of support to the Pakistani government, which has been under intense American pressure to defeat Islamic extremists who have dramatically increased their attacks across Pakistan in the past two years.

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

It is because of the heroism, the calm under pressure,the grace with which these three gentlemen operated, but also the entire NASA family that was able to, at great risk oftentimes and with great danger, was somehow able to lift our sights not just here in the United States, but around the world,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.20