Cuba called the change-over a coup and urged other countries to distance themselves from the new government.

The U.S. cannot take the lead in this but should urge other countries to do so.

He urged foreign countries not to do anything "to hurt the feelings of the Chinese people at this time."

He was said to urge foreign countries to airlift the refugees from the Balkans.

At his news conference, he also urged other countries to take steps to increase pressure on South Africa.

She urged other countries to nurture the new democracies, especially financially.

She said Washington would urge other countries to help Managua.

It also urged countries to make financial services more available at home for poor people, especially women.

The scheme has been a huge success and I would urge other countries to follow suit immediately to deal with this scourge.

I should certainly hope that the Commission will be forcefully urging other rich countries to follow this lead.