1.   In Western Europe, opposition to the fascists had been led by communists, who had links to the Soviet Union and opposed the formation of NATO.

2.   To be sure, some officials in the ministry of finance may oppose the formation of a Czech SEC, Jezek said.

3.   Why, he asks, should he officially recognize the Israeli state while Israelis oppose the formation of a Palestinian state.

4.   But Netanyahu opposes the formation of a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza and has pledged to expand the Jewish settlements there.

5.   He opposes the formation of a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and wants to hold on to large parts of the disputed land.

6.   Leaders in Damascus and Amman want to continue attacks on Israel and oppose the formation of a political party.

7.   The government also opposed formation of a local group to monitor the polling, saying that elections in Egypt were held under the supervision of the judiciary.

8.   The PGA European Tour has joined the U.S. PGA in opposing the formation of a new golf tour organized by Fox Broadcasting.

9.   The United States and Russia oppose formation of such a committee, saying they first want to negotiate missile reductions between themselves.

10.   Walesa had said Saturday that he would not oppose formation of a government headed by Kwasniewski.