That is more than a promise it is an assurance.

But that is not necessarily reassuring news for the rest of the economy.

There are three differences between the euro and the gold standard none of which is particularly reassuring at this moment.

Indeed, on the surface it seems to be its perfect antithesis the collapse of a wall symbolizing oppression and artificial divisions versus the collapse of a seemingly indestructible and reassuring institution of financial capitalism.

Here, the early signs are reassuring.

The Secretary General's reports showed that discrimination and intolerance were on the rise, and that was a cause for concern.

The French turned out, en masse, to say that they did not want to see the Le Pen gang take possession of their regions. That is the most important lesson from Sunday s vote, and it is a reassuring one.

The security situation within the camps for internally displaced persons has improved substantially over the past year, with tensions much lower and the presence of AU civilian police cited by internally displaced persons as a reassuring factor.

Particularly worrying were a number of bombings that have caused great anxiety among the population. Since my last briefing of the Council, there have been a further two explosions.

There is, sadly, every chance that Al Qaida will continue to menace the world for some time to come.

Let s assume that all this fishing is sustainable, though of course it is not. It would then be reassuring to believe that killing on such a vast scale does not matter, because fish do not feel pain.

It was encouraging to note that over 100 States had signed treaties establishing nuclear weapon free zones.

However, we are concerned that the resolution also addresses other issues that are, in our view, extraneous to the imperative at hand.

The year of the promised referendum, 2017, is comfortably far away. Many things may change in the meantime.

Birdsong, for example, is a sound which most people find reassuring.

The answer to the first question is reassuring the answer to the second is not.

A tired voice like mine comforted my soul before the water comforted my body.

The Governing Council Global Ministerial Environment Forum notes with encouragement current efforts by the international community in this regard.

In this context, my delegation is gratified at the signing on 3 November 2004 of the memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and the Organization of American States on electoral assistance for Haiti.

On the other hand, dollar oscillations increase costs and uncertainties that are associated with fluctuations in exchange rates.

What these other numbers have to tell us about both the present and the future is far from reassuring.

Through his policy he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and in their security shall he destroy many he shall also stand up against the prince of princes but he shall be broken without hand.

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes but he shall be broken without hand.

The findings of the Chernobyl Forum contained a reassuring message on the impact of radiation from the Chernobyl accident.

A number of donors expressed interest in supporting the reform plan, raising hopes for targeted funding to support certain components of the reform effort.

It is therefore deplorable that the Conference on Disarmament failed to agree on a programme of work as valuable time was wasted on non issues of form rather than addressing issues of substance.

For Europe, this situation is worrying on two counts.

The situation is equally worrisome in Yemen and Libya.

Russia s domestic situation remains deplorable.

However, this use of aircraft is deplorable.

There is reason to feel reassured by Obama s reactions.

The United Nations has made encouraging progress on the protection of children affected by armed conflict, but the lack of progress at the national level is disturbing.

The Israelis say they are intent on destroying the network of tunnels, and almost every night there are airstrikes that shake Faiza's home, terrifying the children and the adults.

The weak judicial sector remains of serious concern.

Encouraging progress has also been made in the finance sector.

It remains of very serious concern, however, that HIV AIDS has now exceeded the benchmark of a generalized epidemic, with a doubling of the prevalence rate among the adult population over the past two years.

Success breeds confidence, but it also attracts envy.

Any satisfactory expansion of the Council would need to include Japan.

The rising trend of extra budgetary funding was becoming a worry.

The situation is far from hopeless.

And, like most cardiac stress tests, the primary aim is to reassure.

In May, representatives of seven armed groups in Ituri signed an agreement with the Government setting out the conditions for turning in their weapons and taking part in the transition process, which raised hopes for peace in the district.

Obviously, the USSR is not about to be resurrected.

The increase in unfunded liabilities to 262 million is alarming.

Some encouraging progress is being made in this respect.