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But in a country mired in tradition and occupied by the Soviet Union, Meena's beliefs were threatening enough to get her assassinated.
After initially threatening to slam a fast veto on any attempt to reverse the gag rule, the Administration has started backpedaling.
It is also threatening to cripple societies barely on the mend from the 1997 economic meltdown.

"Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow," Obama said in remarks at an international summit in Pittsburgh, where he described the site and said that Tehran was "threatening the stability and security of the region and the world."
on Sep 25, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Los Angeles Times
"Unfortunately the Iranian government continues to spurn our offer of open negotiations, instead threatening peace and security," through its disputed nuclear program, production of ballistic missiles and alleged support for terrorist groups...
on Oct 25, 2007 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: Guardian Unlimited
"Threatening someone, in this case the Iranian leadership and Iranian people, will lead nowhere," Putin said in Germany. "They are not afraid, believe me."
on Oct 15, 2006 By: Vladimir Putin Source: 940 News