Sentences with phrase «over the threat posed»

(CNN)- As Jews gathered together at sundown Wednesday to break the Yom Kippur fast, in some homes it wasn't just food that was being shared, but also opinion on the rising tension between the leaders of the United States and Israel over the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program.

Finally, perhaps reflecting a synthesis of views on the foregoing issues, the trends reveal a modest increase in the gap between Republicans and Democrats over the threat posed by global warming.

The project has been fraught with massive protests and legal challenges, primarily over the threats it poses to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's water quality and burial ground sites.

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Hela (very) easily destroys Thor's hammer then takes over Asgard, posing a very real threat to a kingdom that's about to meet its prophesized demise.

Over the next 10 days, that operation, which began as a response to rocket fire, instead turned into a tunnel - destroying mission as the gravity of the threat they posed became clear.

A world where a steady rise in political protectionism and nationalism poses a threat to ongoing business growth and favors the «local» over the «global.»

When the transaction became politicized during the 2016 campaign, some experts cast doubt over the legitimacy of the Clinton connection, as well as the national security threat posed by the deal.

To compound this problem, mall owners are now starting to mail in the keys to financially troubled malls: More mall landlords are choosing to walk away from struggling properties, leaving creditors in the lurch and posing a threat to the values of nearby real estate... [as] some of the largest U.S. landlords are calculating it is more advantageous to hand over ownership to lenders than to attempt to restructure debts on properties with darkening outlooks (LINK).

The full Senate was briefed Wednesday on the threat posed by North Korea, and the Trump administration is emphasizing that the president's approach prioritizes diplomacy and economic pressure over military options.

Unable to come up with any agreement in Seoul on resolving conflicts over currency and trade, the G20 created its own mantra: «Persistent global imbalances pose a threat to economic stability.»

Over the ages, death has seemed to pose a terrify - i ing threat.

«A brief delay in unlawful deportation of residents who have lived here with government permission for over a decade outweighs the public interest in prompt execution of removal orders, where petitioners have been law - abiding and pose no threat to public safety,» Saris wrote.

Pepin also rescued the Pope from the threat posed by the Lombards and turned over to the Pontiff lands which he had taken from that foe, an act usually regarded, not quite accurately, as having inaugurated the temporal power of the Pope and the Estates of the Church.

Still, Calhanoglu's sublime effort is a reminder of the threat Milan pose in most areas of the pitch, with Gennaro Gattuso's side in largely fine form since he took over despite the recent setback against Arsenal.

Meanwhile, the Broncos cruised to a 38 - 10 record over that span and three AFC West titles, while the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs did just enough to keep things interesting into December, but never enough to pose a serious threat.

If Coquelin can stop the threat that Hazard and Fabregas pose then maybe, just maybe Arsene Wenger can finally get one over his nemesis — Jose Mourinho.

Arsenal could still pose a threat to the Red Devils over the French star, who is understood to prefer a move to the Emirates Stadium [via Standard Sport], but it remains to be seen whether or not Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is willing to match the # 25 million valuation.

walcott had his chance to win over disbelieving fans like myself yday and did jack s ***, fluffed his one chance when he couldnt control through ball from roszicky... because all he can do is run... arsenal fans need to get over this third rate whippet he might be able to pose threats to the burnely defence but not stronger and quicker defences that we face at top... a definite sell in the summmer if we want to be serious contenders again along with ramsey, mert and giroud....

Back at the start of February, the Terriers put a 3 - 1 home win on the board over Brighton which could be a good indicator that they will pose a threat to the Magpies as well.

Although he is going through a barren stage on his goal scoring career Suarez always poses a goal threat and it won't be long till his goal drought is over.

Atletico are a very good side, who will pose Chelsea a major threat over the two legs.

The rout of Villa at The Emirates saw Theo Walcott mark his first start in over a year with a goal - and Wenger believes that even if Sanchez fails to recover in time, the Gunners will still pose enough of a threat in attack.

Mourinho's side have utilised Antonio Valencia as the first - choice right - back over the past few seasons, but there is still the need for an efficient backup with Matteo Darmian struggling to pose much of a threat in the attacking department.

So, wouldn't open relationships potentially pose a threat to that security since, even if couples play by their own sexual rules, there's always a chance one could end up preferring a new lover over one's partner?

Background: GE polluted the Housatonic River and surrounding lands over several decades with hundreds of tons of PCBs — toxic and persistent chemicals used in the manufacture of electrical transformers — which pose threats to human health and wildlife.

Then the Security Council, in an emergency session later the same day, expressed its «grave concern» about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mali (where over 400,000 people have been forced the flee the north), and the «urgent» need to address the increased terrorist threat posed by rebel advances.

The potential threat posed by Iran's claimed peaceful nuclear programme (going anything over 20 % uranium enrichment, defined as the «Red Line» by the Obama administration), should also be understood in the context of the unintended consequences of the norms and rules (of the regime itself) and the ways in which nations both «good» and «rogue», «rational» and «irrational» have come to define their own rights and obligations within a nuclear regime.

In his second intervention on the threat posed by the left - wing candidate, the former prime minister said his party is «walking eyes shut, arms outstretched, over the cliff's edge to the jagged rocks below».

Gardiner has been a supporter of China in his shadow portfolios, in particular surrounding the development of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, opposing inner - party disputes over criticism of Chinese involvement in the project, despite military and intelligence figures warning ministers that such involvement posed a threat to national security.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

The club was anti-communist and had an active Defence Committee chaired for over 15 years by Sir Patrick Wall, MP, MC, and produced much literature on the perceived threat posed by Soviets and communists everywhere.

New York Democrats from Gov. Cuomo on down are falling all over each other to see who can invoke the most hysteria over the supposed «threat» posed by President - elect Donald Trump.

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

Environment secretary Owen Paterson raised eyebrows over the weekend after offering his own take on the political threat posed by Ukip.

The U.S. Supreme Court confronted the hard - edged politics of electoral redistricting, with justices divided over whether judicial intervention or allowing legislative majorities to manipulate maps posed a greater threat to democracy.

The NY - 19 ad takes a different approach, criticizing Democrat Zephyr Teachout for supporting the controversial Iran deal negotiated by the Obama administration, accusing her of being in «denial» over the potential national security threat that the country poses to the U.S.

Cuts from Washington, questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out - year gaps pose significant threats,» DiNapoli said.

Just over a month ago, Stratton said the layoffs would not affect operations or pose a threat to safety.

New York Democrats from Gov. Cuomo on down are falling all over each other to see who can invoke the most hysteria over the supposed «threat» posed by President - elect Donald...

Its meteorologists are quizzed over when specific roads are likely to freeze over and need gritting, when strong winds might damage electricity cables and when storms might pose a threat to oil rigs.

Biological invasions pose major threats to biodiversity, but little is known about how evolution might alter their impacts over time.

«In addition to the unpredictability of a shark attack over such a large area, it is possible that fishing of tiger sharks has reduced their populations to levels that no longer pose a significant threat to turtles, with other factors becoming more important such as the need to avoid boat strikes»

By modelling the rock's orbit over the coming days, astronomers also hope to have a better sense of the threat it may pose to Earth in the next 100 years or so, Spahr told New Scientist.

The existential threats could include species extinctions and major threats to human water and food supplies in addition to the health risks posed by exposing over 7 billion people worldwide to deadly heat.

Over the past decade, research into the impacts of rising CO2 on fish and shellfish species has increased dramatically, helping scientists accurately predict the threat climate change poses ecosystems worldwide.

And he said that winning the panel's imprimatur to study some of those methods — many of which are already in use by other countries — might win over «stakeholders» worried that any changes will pose a threat to the constitutional requirement to count everyone in the United States.

Gibson sees a pattern: «We think it's an evolved response left over from times when toxins from eating the wrong plant or contaminated meat posed a very real threat.»

Leaders of a Navajo citizens group describe why three new uranium solution mines pose a threat to the region's sole source of drinking water, and to Navajo jurisdiction and authority over mineral development.

It was thought that the immune system would prioritize this over allergens, and with enough doses it would eventually learn that peanuts pose no threat to the body.

Over a decade ago, Dr. John Lee first published his startling conclusions about conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT): synthetic hormones don't work as predicted and, worse, they pose a health threat to women.