The move is being undertaken in the hope that the threat of such action will intensify pressure on the gun industry.

The organization stated that threats against the human rights defender intensified since November 2007, when the trial began of those accused of killing.

As the threat intensified, popular support for President Laurent Kabila grew.

The terrorist threat has not evaporated and may have intensified as a result of the invasion of Baghdad.

Mr. Kramer predicted that the threats and demonstrations will intensify.

"The threat is intensifying," General Wilhelm said in an interview.

Following the elections, however, the threats intensified once again but a galvanizing event was needed.

It has grown from the 7 cities most obviously threatened to 80, and the city's net share has shrunk even as terrorist threats have intensified.

With Pakistan's testing of nuclear weapons and missile delivery systems, this threat intensified.

Even at a time when many middle-class families are struggling, the threat of budget cuts has only intensified their sense of social responsibility.