Meanings of called the ban in English

The industry and some lawmakers called the ban unnecessary and economically harmful.

Zuhri called the ban a political decision that reflected Israel's stance against the Palestinian resistance.

It is indefensible and cannot stand." Human Rights Watch called the ban "repugnant and discriminatory".

Mr Schroder called the ban on production of human embryos for research purposes "right and appropriate".

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed called the ban an internal U.S. matter which did not target Muslims.

The IHH called the ban a "disgrace" and said it would take immediate legal action against it.

Some people have called the ban on them at the prestigious Chelsea flower show 'snobbery' -or worse still, gnomo-phobia.

The news agency called the ban "a move to ensure computer security after the shutdown of Windows XP," Microsoft's previous operating system.

ESMA called the ban "appropriate and proportionate" given "developments which constitute a serious threat to financial stability and to market confidence in Spain".

Cameron has called the ban "appropriate", saying that he should take his "share of responsibility" for the losses sustained by RBS in 2008.

The Russian embassy in Washington last month called the ban on Kaspersky Lab software "regrettable" and said it delayed the prospects of restoring bilateral ties.