As such, the ministry said it did not think an assembly of signers could adopt sanctions against Israel, either.

For example, many American states and cities have adopted sanctions at the local level, and many companies that disinvested are wary of returning.

The adverse effects of sanctions should compel Congress to adopt "reverse sanctions."

Congress adopted economic sanctions against South Africa in 1976 over President Reagan's veto.

Congress answered by adopting sanctions - whose effect may be uncertain but whose message is unmistakable.

This includes countries such as South Korea that have adopted unilateral sanctions against Iran.

But it appeared unlikely that the West would put its huge investments in China at risk by adopting economic sanctions.

In November, the Council adopted an arms embargo and other restrictive sanctions.

However, in addition to adopting and enforcing sanctions, there must be specific provisions concerning the lifting of sanctions.

The conference called for our Gov-ernment to adopt comprehensive sanctions against South Africa.