But he leaves the university as it grapples with a host of nettlesome issues.

Automobile trade has been the most nettlesome issue under the framework agreement reached by the two nations in 1993.

Probably the most nettlesome issue facing the 6.5-square-mile town is the development of low-income housing.

"There are still some nettlesome issues that have to be discussed."

School safety and leadership stability continue to be nettlesome issues, parents say.

Well, there is the nettlesome issue of personal debt.

At the meeting, they worked on the nettlesome issue of aid to the schools.

And by not coming to Jerusalem, he will also avoid raising the nettlesome issue of the city's unresolved status.

The ruling could clear up one of the more nettlesome issues facing the Internet radio business.

But it is unlikely that he feels strong enough to make much progress on the nettlesome issue of the islands.