Authorities in Queensland have put strict precautions into place to try to stop the spread of infection from the Pacific Dawn cruise ship.

VOA: standard.2009.05.30

That runs counter to strict sanctions still in place covering other trade with these nations.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09

Members of the House of Representatives,saying there is not a second to wait, have sent a letter to President Barack Obama, urging him to impose strict sanctions on Iran.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

Other past governments also imposed media controls. In addition, Thailand's strict lese majeste laws, aimed at protecting the revered monarchy, make it illegal to say or publish anything deemed to defame the monarchy.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06