1. Along with a formal signature, this is the accepted method of ratifying documents in the Kazak culture.
2. The role of the president in ordering or ratifying a decision to target a US citizen is fuzzy.
3. The National People's Congress Standing Committee has started examining the State Council's application on ratifying the UN supplementary protocol.
4. The Chinese side is also working hard in preparation for ratifying the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights.
5. China is also continuing its preparations for ratifying the Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War.
6. It also urged all countries to respect and protect human rights, and accelerate the national processes toward signing and ratifying existing international human rights treaties.
7. Australia resisted ratifying it until new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd assumed office a couple of weeks ago.
8. He said the process of ratifying the treaty would continue in other EU countries.