But is this really cause for alarm?

This form of warfare is especially worrisome for two reasons.

Most of the time differences between children of the same age are nothing to worry about.

However, it was a matter of concern that no pledges had been received in over a year and that the Trust Fund remained depleted.

Although there had been political progress, the security situation was still a cause for concern, with attacks on economic targets in some areas.

With respect to the application of sensitive materials in civilian nuclear programmes, the continued use of highly enriched uranium was particularly worrisome.

There are also fears of civil strife, as the opposition and loyalty divide is worryingly loaded with intercommunal significance.

Another subject of concern in that regard pertains to the increase in the number of Member States that have failed to submit their reports in implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) to the Committee in a timely manner.

The late issuance of the documents on the item was a matter of concern, for it impaired the work of the Committee and the ability of Member States to thoroughly examine the many important issues involved.

Never mind!

There is nothing to worry about.

The financial situation of the United Nations was an inevitable cause for concern in that connection, it was necessary further to explore new and innovative ways and means of raising funds for peacekeeping operations.

This is troubling news. Syria

Mr. Al Shubaili (Saudi Arabia) said that the worrying upsurge of terrorism affected all countries and societies without distinction and that international cooperation must be stepped up in order to deal with that scourge and its paymasters.

Troubling perceptions of climate change

The human rights situation remained of utmost concern.

There is, however, still cause for concern.

Most worrying, the crisis has challenged the very idea of European integration. Thus, we will be able to advance a reformist agenda only if we have a convincing narrative that explains why we need Europe and why it serves the interests of current and future generations.

There are two worrying aspects of this high rate.

The outcome of the climate talks in Copenhagen is a third reason for concern.

Child malnutrition was a major concern for some of them.

The creation of regional information hubs was cause for concern.

However, the situation in Darfur continues to be deeply worrying.

Yet, recent developments and revelations are troubling.

Yet, despite these measures, the situation remains worrying.

Not to worry, some economists, say.

Under these circumstances, inflation expectations are not a cause for concern.

Although calm, the security situation remains a source of concern.

The Government nonetheless considered the matter to be of grave concern.

In that regard, the tragedy of Darfur has been of particular concern.

Recent events have been a cause for concern in many respects.

Other areas of critical concern include the cultivation of and trade in narcotics.

It was a source of concern that the CTBT was still not in force nine years after its adoption and that its spirit and objectives had been challenged, especially by countries whose ratification was essential.

That's a relief.

Sami was praying.

The Conference participants call for

Of the four scenarios, the first has caused the greatest unease.

Far more worrying is an issue that is yet to play out.

But worrying signs about China s seemingly benign lending practices are emerging.

Conditions across the wider Sahel are similarly worrisome.

There is indeed reason to be worried, but not because the rupee s value has declined.

North Korea s nuclear weapons program has been a matter of concern for two decades.

We continue to be gravely concerned about the ongoing crisis in Darfur, and especially about the impact of conflict on civilians in that region.

From that point of view, the construction of the barrier remains of great concern.

In many instances, displacement has reached truly disturbing levels.