Relations between the two countries had always been glacial.

这两国间的关系一直不好。

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Relations between the two countries have plumbed new depths.

这两国关系已降至最低点。

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Relations between the two countries thawed a little after the talks.

谈判后两国关系缓和了些。

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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

That arrest led to Rwanda asking the German government to recall its ambassador, seriously straining relations between the two countries.

VOA: standard.2009.04.10

The airing of the controversial program caused outrage in Tel Aviv and is the latest strain on relations between the two countries.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries now ride on the fate of the extradition bill.

ECONOMIST: Colombia contemplates extraditing its drugsters

Venezuela's foreign minister said the meeting would "derail" good relations between the two countries.

BBC: Venezuela and Colombia in row over Capriles meeting

Relations between the two countries have been strained, most recently over the conflict in Syria.

BBC: Russia reveals Moscow CIA station chief's identity