strong arm tactics

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Strong arm tactics have been used against many whose properties lie in its path, and work currently in progress could be subject to litigation, when the axe falls.

Covert EU funding oiling HS2 project; Letters

There are far too many cases where different government agencies are resorting to strong arm tactics and shutting, cordoning off vital telecoms equipment and they are impacting our members' operations with the resultant effect of poor QoS and loss of revenue.

ICT Industry Has Gone Through So Many Storms -Olusola, ATCON Boss

Following media reports, the Congress party has has accused the government of "destroying" institutions with its alleged strong arm tactics, the differences between the Modi government and the RBI came out in public domain after a deputy governor raised concerns about the central bank's autonomy and warned that the governments that did not respect the central bank's independence would sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets.

Government says not seeking Rs 3.6 lakh crore RBI reserve, dismisses media reports

When asked if Washington would pressurise Islamabad into attaining its set goals in Afghanistan, the foreign minister categorically denied it it would succumb to US strong arm tactics in any way.

Pakistan won't give in to any US strong-arm tactics: Qureshi

'Strong arm tactics by PPP reflects their fear of PTI's rising popularity in Sindh,' he added.

Imran disrupting peace in Karachi: Murad

Strong arm tactics by PPP reflect their fear of PTI's rising popularity in Sindh'', he said this while tweeting here on Tuesday.

Strong arm tactics by PPP reflect their fear of PTI's rising popularity in Sindh: Imran Khan

Secretary Kerry urging the State Department to speak out strongly against Russian strong arm tactics aimed at its neighbors seeking

U.S. Congressman urges the State Department to speak out strongly against Russian strong arm tactics aimed at its neighbors seeking closer ties to Europe

The Coventry City boss feels the French defender wasn't comfortable with the and wants him to get mad and motivated to deal with North End's strong arm tactics at Deepdale.

No more Mr Nice Guy; ROBINS WANTS HARD EDGE TO WILLWilliam must be tough as Preston. will seek revenge

Merthyr had to withstand strong arm tactics from early on with Fleet player manager Craig Davis, formerly of Cardiff City, the first to go into the referee's notebook for a late challenge on Ian Traylor on 19 minutes.

Merthyr rue missed chances in Trophy clash

Mike Jackson, Erdington THERE does seem to be something wrong when a silly attempt at humour by Coun Gareth Compton is met with such ridiculous strong arm tactics whilst the inflammatory action of extremist Muslims, burning a poppy a symbol of sacrifice for a century, warrants hardly a mention.

He's too busy twittering; Your Say

United welcome the West Yorkshire side to the Skem and Ormskirk College Stadium knowing they face a physical side and boss Lawson has asked his troops to not get flustered by any strong arm tactics.