Sentence examples for straining relations from inspiring English sources

It is straining relations between Kabul and Islamabad and between the US and Pakistan.

The conflict is also straining relations between Washington and its European allies.

In 1991, Colombia's new Constitution even forbade extradition, straining relations with Washington.

The Oakland killing is further straining relations between local officials and anti-Wall Street protesters.

Also, there are signs that the succession debate is straining relations between Mr. Ackermann and Mr. Jain.

On October 9 the government expropriated the holdings of the International Petroleum Company, straining relations with the United States.

With the uprising in Syria straining relations, the Palestinian group is said to be looking for a new home.

Erdoğan has repeatedly demanded that the United States extradite Gülen to Turkey, straining relations between the two Nato allies.

It is the second trial in Italy involving Americans, and it is straining relations between the countries.

Ms. Rice should also go to Moscow and deliver the message that this war is seriously straining relations.

For NPR, Lynn Neary reports on how e-books are straining relations between publishing houses and libraries.