11.   The celebrations have been marred by allegations that the wife of Greek socialist Premier Andreas Papandreou may be trying to take advantage of the publicity to promote herself politically.

12.   The elections were marred by allegations of voting irregularities and possible election fraud.

13.   The elections have already been marred by allegations of fraud.

14.   The elections were marred by allegations of voting irregularities and possible election fraud and voter turnout was low.

15.   The truce began at one minute after midnight Saturday but was quickly marred by allegations of violations from both sides.

16.   The vote was marred by allegations of ballot box stuffing and other irregularities.

17.   Top Russian defense officials Thursday fiercely rejected U.S. charges that Russia is spreading missile technologies to Iran and North Korea and warned the allegation could deeply mar relations.

18.   Although the Congress was hailed nationwide for crushing militancy four years ago, the police drive was marred by allegations that many innocent people were arrested and tortured.

19.   Although the Congress was hailed nationwide for crushing militancy four years ago, the police drive was marred by allegations that many innocents were arrested and tortured.

20.   The polling was, however, marred by allegations that Indian troops forced many reluctant Kashmiris to vote.