11.   Their remarks drew a storm of criticism from the councillors, who slammed the Urban Services Department for failing to take the initiative and lacking vision in reducing waste.

12.   A government plan to redesign the Philippine flag so that it includes a Moslem symbol drew a storm of protest Tuesday in this overwhelmingly Roman Catholic nation.

13.   An Israeli television station drew a storm of protest Monday for broadcasting a documentary film on World War II written by British historian and holocaust denier David Irving.

14.   Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai meanwhile drew a storm of Palestinian protests by raising the possibility that the Israeli army could return to self-rule enclaves if violence continues.

15.   Major reiterated sentiments expressed in a speech the previous night calling for a multi-speed Europe, comments which drew a storm of protest.

16.   The decision drew a storm of criticism from all sides.

17.   The Jewish state also drew a storm of criticism by demolishing Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip it said were used for smuggling weapons from Egypt.