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But it comes against the backdrop of tensions with Iran and persistent questions about whether Israel might strike the country's disputed nuclear program.

Faced with the need for raw materials and against a backdrop of tensions with China, which is firmly placing its own pawns on the icecap, the former Spanish president, Felipé Gonzalez, and two former prime ministers, Bob Hawke (Australia) and Michel Rocard (France), have launched an appeal to ratify the Madrid protocol.

Despite the backdrop of tensions, Videgaray and Freeland lavished praise on Tillerson, though not Trump, with the Canadian foreign minister referring to the American secretary of State as the voice for the respect of international rules.

The referendum took place against a backdrop of tension.

The match kicked off against a backdrop of tension on the streets after hundreds of Everton fans in the main square were dispersed with tear gas by police.

In the follow-up to the acclaimed Cellulose, a mature Szczesny falls in love for the first time against the backdrop of tension between the Polish government and the labor movement.

Mr. Obama's visit to Afghanistan came against a backdrop of tension between Mr. Karzai and the Americans that has not substantially abated since Mr. Karzai was declared the winner of an election tainted by fraud.

MANILA — Against a backdrop of tension between Manila and Beijing, the Philippines and the United States began joint military exercises on Monday that will include mock beach invasions along coastlines facing China.

PAGE A4 U.S.-PHILIPPINES WAR DRILLS Against a backdrop of tension between Manila and Beijing, the Philippines and the United States began joint military exercises that will include mock beach invasions along coastlines facing China.

The marshaling of food, medical and other supplies by the American military, and private aid groups comes against a backdrop of tension over the current plans to have military supervision over the relief efforts, at least for a brief period.

The unlikely encounter makes Rodman the most high-profile American to meet Kim since the young North Korean leader took power in December 2011, and takes place against a backdrop of tension between Washington and Pyongyang.