The officials said that Washington will urge its allies to ban business dealings with these companies.

The Japanese have been urging their allies to give them some help in supporting the yen.

Congressional opponents and advocates of the free-trade agreement are urging their allies to lobby their colleagues harder.

Before his death, Murdoch urges his allies to move against Javan, believing the king is becoming too powerful to control.

"We have already taken steps to insure that Serbia pays the price for its conduct in Kosovo and we urge our allies to follow suit."

He urged his allies in the West to call off the remaining sanctions against trade and investment.

A few of their number, made rash by their previous successes, urged their allies to press the attack, but older and wiser men advised caution.

So Washington naturally is urging its allies to cut trade with Iran.

The United States is urging its allies to contribute through international relief organizations, instead of directly to the Palestinian Authority.

I would like to urge our allies in the international community to follow this case closely.