Auction houses may be tempted to cave in to their demands to secure consignments, but in the present circumstances, that course can be self-defeating.
Somalis with knowledge of Mrs. Tebbutt's release and British news reports said that her family had met ransom demands to secure her release.
It is not clear whether the Iraqis will lower their demands to secure takers for the seven remaining contracts in the first licensing round.
With the World Bank now anticipating that this year will be marked by the slowest global expansion since the financial crash, China will have to rely on domestic demand to secure Beijing's goal of growth at between 6.5% and 7% for the year.
"The Iraqis thought that interest would be so big that oil companies would come in no matter the price". It is not clear whether the Iraqis will lower their demands to secure takers for the seven remaining contracts in the first licensing round.
While there is no question that the threats leveled against these ladies are real and take a physical toll on them -- or that the women's demands to secure the vote are fully justified -- as their situation worsens, their hunger strike saps them (as well as the drama) of the strength needed to continue the battle.
The families are demanding negotiations to secure the release of the captives, but American policy forbids talks with the FARC, which the State Department has labeled a terrorist group.
They cheered lustily as a parade of speakers, jabbing fingers toward the White House, demanded action to secure U.S. borders, enforce its laws and make English its official language.
He was more worried about his nephew, who was transferred nine months ago to the Afghan-run prison at Pul-i-Charkhi, where he said Afghan officials were demanding large bribes to secure an acquittal.
And they can be combined with much greater energy efficiency and demand management to secure a clean, flexible system.
Mr. Samaras is expected to emphasize Greece's determination to satisfy creditor demands and to secure the country's future in the euro in meetings with European leaders, who have underlined their determination to keep Greece in the euro zone.
