Many countries are taking steps in this direction.

It was a slow start.

In Iraq, some of these steps have already been taken.

The key question is this Is Russia taking giant steps in the wrong direction while China is taking minuscule steps in the right direction ?

The key question is this Is Russia taking giant steps in the wrong direction while China is taking minuscule steps in the right direction ?

When it comes to implementation, great strides have been made.

Major strides were taken toward sustainable peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.

Yet, as China takes minuscule steps forward, Russia takes giant steps backward.

Fortunately, some important initiatives launched in the last year are moving us in the right direction.

While reform loses prominence, steps are taken in the wrong direction.

On April 7, the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that eBay is taking steps in the same direction. Russia eBay representative Vladimir Dolgov met last week with officials from Roskomnadzor, the Russian Internet regulator.

Modest steps in that direction were taken during the IMF meetings in Singapore last September.

Several initiatives for example, in Brazil, South Africa, and the United Kingdom have already taken small steps in this direction.

Government officials have taken modest steps in this direction, but culture and inertia remain powerful obstacles.

The social media site responded with a pledge to make a few small steps in the right direction, but more can be done.

Nonetheless, Ukraine continued to stumble in a European direction, preserving important parts of the gains made in 2004.

The IMF is making strides in the right direction, but emerging markets will have to remain in the lead.

For many years, Japan has been taking very cautious steps into this area, but substantial changes have occurred recently. In March 2007, Japan agreed to enter a semi alliance with Australia, and issued a Joint Communiqué on Japan Australia Security Cooperation.

For many years, Japan has been taking very cautious steps into this area, but substantial changes have occurred recently.

Only 9 of Canadians agree to speak with their doctor when they want to die and take steps to that end.

There have been steps in the right direction, but research firms contend the pace is not fast enough.

After making his bold moves towards the West after September 11 th, Putin undoubtedly expected to receive praise and favors in return.

Current progress toward trade liberalization underscores how trade policy especially that of the United States has improved over the last hundred years.

Moreover, the university s Startup Sauna seed accelerator program helps promising early stage startups take their first steps toward success.

The US has at long last done some of this in adopting new and much higher standards for automobile fuel efficiency.

Call upon political leaders in the states that have not yet ratified the CTBT to act without delay and take concrete steps to this end

During this period, steps were taken for the greater integration of women in leadership and decision making positions within government.

Sounds of approaching steps, his steps, distracted her thoughts.

Russia has clearly taken giant steps in the wrong direction, at a time when China has taken steps, however small, in the right direction.

The European Union has recently taken important steps towards greater cohesion and unity with the appointment of a President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

Yet what of Portugal, Ireland, and (especially) Spain, all of which have taken significant steps toward reform since the crisis?

Next steps

A first step?

What direction is east?

The Council would declare that further proliferation of nuclear weapons is a threat to peace, and that any country moving in that direction is subject to sanctions. Such a resolution would also include a carrot by guaranteeing Iran access to the non dangerous parts of the nuclear energy fuel cycle.

The Council would declare that further proliferation of nuclear weapons is a threat to peace, and that any country moving in that direction is subject to sanctions.

Assad has the capacity to take bold steps, but he is constrained by the establishment that he inherited (and of which he is a product).

We have taken important steps to deal with this past, and the new Federal Government will continue on this path without hesitation.

These steps towards a balanced budget were, in part, courageous because they stirred up resistance by the people and institutions affected. Some measures were well designed, such as reform of the state pension system (although a need for further reform remains) while others, such as the measures aimed at raising revenues and reducing costs in the health care system, were too hastily implemented e.g. the new system of health co payments requires redesign.

These steps towards a balanced budget were, in part, courageous because they stirred up resistance by the people and institutions affected.

There are more important things in life.

By 1784, all of the states in the region had taken steps towards the abolition of slavery, with Vermont and Massachusetts introducing total abolition in 1777 and 1783, respectively.

These are momentous developments.

That's big news!

They are important matters.