Yet other countries, above all the French, refused to give way.

Developing countries refused to take on obligations, saying the north should step first.

But so far other countries have refused to pay more.

In both cases, the countries refused to negotiate with the captors.

Several other countries, including Canada, also refuse to turn over defendants who might face execution.

Because of such policies, most countries refused to recognize the Taliban government.

The advertisements were suspended after several Arab countries refused to show them.

He would surely be dead if every country refused to pay for development.

Another issue that has been raised is whether the countries can refuse to receive nuclear waste they do not want.

But some countries have refused, saying they do not have a problem.