Sentences with phrase «action against countries»

Countries are perfectly allowed to complain about the treatment of their citizens, to take diplomatic action against countries that mistreat them, and in extreme cases (not including this one) to use military action.

Therefore, the idea of taking international legal action against the countries that are warming the planet has substantial merit.

That's why some advocates are working at a higher level, intent on taking action against countries that don't work to stop piracy.

Australian craft brewers have asked the WTO to take action against countries that subsidise microbreweries.

It allows the US government to investigate and then take unilateral action against a country it accuses of using unfair market practices, such as the use of onerous regulations to discriminate against foreign start - ups.

Trump railed against China on the campaign trail but has done little in the way of taking firm action against the country since his election.

It is often considered more legitimate for a country to take military action against another country that is authorized a UN Security Council resolution than it is to do so without that authority, and it is considered more legitimate for a country to take action against a country whose actions have been condemned by the UN Security Council (without an actual authorization to take military force) than it is to do so without such a determination.

Aritha has worked at the Chambers of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, assists the Human Dignity Trust in their actions against countries that criminalise homosexuality and advises Non-Gendered in their campaign for recognition of non-gendered identity in the UK.

Not exact matches

A respected presence also safeguards against competition from late investors who want a piece of the action once the country stabilizes.

While some countries have used offensive military actions as a distraction, to do so against Israel or any Western nation would be to invite a calamitous response.

On Friday, a group called «Student Walkout Against Gun Violence,» which appears to have been launched in response to the Florida shooting, said it is planning a nationwide walkout sometime next week in schools across the country to demand action.

«Now that a few of the misdeeds against the Trump Movement have been partially revealed, I look forward to updating my pending legal action in opposition to DOJ this weekend in preparation for Monday's next small step on the long, potholed road toward helping to restore law and order in our great country.»

Four other countries — Belgium, Hungary, Georgia and Montenegro — had only «at the last moment» announced that they too were expelling Russian diplomats over the Skripal affair, and Moscow reserved the right to take retaliatory action against them too, it said.

Duterte reiterated his threat to take drastic action against Islamic militants in the country.

«If the U.S. does take protectionist measures, then other countries are likely to take justifiable retaliatory actions against U.S. companies that have an advantage... in fields such as finance and high - tech, leading to a tit - for - tat trade war that benefits no one,» it said.

Over the past few months, we have taken action against fake accounts in France, Germany, and other countries, and we recently stated that we will no longer allow Pages that repeatedly share false news to advertise on Facebook.

«I want to tell all those who have fueled the arms race over the last 15 years, sought to win unilateral advantages over Russia, introduced unlawful sanctions aimed to contain our country's development... you have failed to contain Russia,» Putin said, later adding that «any use of nuclear weapons against Russia or its allies... any kind of attack... will be regarded as a nuclear attack against Russia and in response we will take action instantaneously no matter what the consequences are.

By showcasing the most innovative and successful city solutions out there today, we hope to inspire local leaders throughout the country and the world to capitalize on the potential that cities hold to take meaningful action against change.

If their actions against each other's exports are big enough or go on long enough, they can have a devastating impact on each other's economies: destroying businesses, increasing unemployment, and raising the price of vital goods in both countries.

The measures are Mr. Trump's strongest trade action yet against a country that he says is responsible for thousands of lost American jobs and billions in lost revenues.

China's official news agency, Xinhua, characterized the call between Mr. Mnuchin and Mr. Liu as confrontational, with Mr. Liu warning Mr. Mnuchin that America's trade actions against China were straining economic ties between the countries.

The entire premise of your article is based on the assumption that the U.S. will only take action against Mexico without being flexible in its trade policies against other countries down the road.

We see increasing U.S. actions against China and other countries sparking bouts of volatility but not derailing the benign economic and market backdrop.

The government of Venezuela has taken action against two cryptocurrency exchange operators in the country.

Several countries even spoke in support of U.S. - led action in Syria and against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad government.

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China is the first country to take retaliatory action, announcing up to $ 3 billion in tariffs against 128 US products, including: wine, fruit, pork, and recycled aluminum and steel pipes, among others.

Putin's actions, in open breach of international law and UN treaties, led to a protracted conflict in Ukraine, the imposition of western sanctions against Russia, and Russia's expulsion from the G8 group of countries.

Because no legal action can be taken against him in France, French Nazi hunters have come to the U.S. to get our Justice Department to punish Bettencourt by prohibiting him from entering the country, much as was done with Kurt Waldheim, erstwhile UN General Secretary and President of Austria.

You made yourself a terrorist apologist when you equated my country's actions in the war on terror to terrorism itself and suggested the fight against terror is the reason why it is spreading.

It had been a march «to touch the heart of God,» he said, and to call people of faith in his own country and throughout the world to bolder action to stop the U.S. war against Nicaragua.

One method of emphasizing our disgust over selective abortion is to ensure all countries we support with our tax dollars have signed the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development who have agreed to «eliminate all forms of discrimination against the girl child.

If you truly do not recognize the Const!tution as being the Supreme Law that governs your physical life here in this country, then you have some options, like giving up your Citizenship and moving to a different country, or staying here and refusing to follow the law — in which case we can bring a tort action or other civil suit against you, file criminal charges against you, or have you committed to a psychiatric hospital.

To commemorate the historic uprooting and protest action against golden rice last August 8, 2013, hundreds of farmers will gather to hold a public forum in Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon, the rice granary of the country where Philippine Rice Research Insitute (PhilRICE) Golden Rice experimental fields are located.

US Pizza Team Trials: Some of the country's best dough acrobats will compete against each other in high - flying, dough spinning action!

In yesterday's action, we bet against three of the country's top five teams including number one Kentucky.

The Argentine has been out of action since returning from international duty early due a knee injury where he failed to play for his country against Italy and Spain.

The 26 - year - old, who was injured in action for his country against Bolivia, is edging his way back towards full fitness, while Allardyce is continuing to monitor the progress of left - back Luke Garbutt, who has been restored to the Toffees» 25 - man Premier League squad.

This makes no mention of the civil public action brought against Nestlé in Brazil that led to it ending production of Pure Life bottled water in the country, the criticism of its activities in countries such as Pakistan nor the many community battles across North America and elsewhere.

What else could explain the outrageous action American formula manufacturers have taken against a Filipino breastfeeding - protection law that would ban formula advertising in the country.

Despite trite knowledge that these NPP thugs are loyal to him and served as his personal security guards, the President has taken no action against them to end the unprovoked violence against citizens of this country.

With the rising Ukrainian nationalism and the increasingly more and more visible loss of control of the central government over the country (in the recent trade blockade of Donbass by Ukrainian nationalists, president Poroshenko protested the blockade but was unable to force its lifting), it is possible that Ukrainian military will take more forceful action against Donbass and Luhansk, which may force Russia's hand, so not all risk of war is beyond us.

The presence of Arab countries in the alliance will put many MPs at ease, the strike action is already going ahead and more parliamentarians support action against Isis than Assad.

Labour, on the other hand, says Cameron's response is typical of his character, and that he was unable to win the support of the country for military action against Assad because he failed to listen to the opinions of others.

The Summit, which is taking place at a time President Mahama has been traveling across the country in furtherance of his transparency agenda to account to the people of Ghana, is important in moving forward Ghana's anti-corruption agenda as contained in the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2015 - 2024) and our commitments under the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

«Yes, we should take action against tax havens,» he says, but they must also reduce taxes for people in this country.

This action by the two state security outfits has received massive condemnation across the country with some civil society organisations threatening legal action against the NPA, BOST, The MD and the security agencies if the decision is not reversed for proper investigation to take place.

Anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Amidu is urging Ghanaians to speak up and defend the country against the actions of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) few days to its vacation of office.

Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has warned against military action in the Gambia following that country's presidential election, saying such action could threaten the security of the entire sub-region.

«So, as far as I'm concerned, since he entered this country, he hasn't said anything that requires me to take any action against him,» he said.