11.   And experts had warned that it could upset the Socialist Party, an LDP coalition partner, which had openly opposed his inclusion.

12.   But experts say that Sato is unlikely to join the Cabinet, because the Socialist Party, an LDP coalition partner, has openly opposed his inclusion.

13.   Finance officials and economic managers have opposed the inclusion of cement production in the investment program.

14.   He indicated that Turkey would oppose the inclusion of moderate Taliban in a new Afghan government, as some have proposed.

15.   Most Republicans oppose such inclusion, saying labor and environmental issues should be dealt with outside the trade regimes.

16.   Prosecutors opposed its inclusion, claiming it contained opinion, not fact.

17.   Russia adamantly opposes the inclusion of former Soviet republics into the alliance, and has threatened to revoke its agreement with NATO if that happens.

18.   Russia strongly opposes inclusion of central and eastern European states in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the military bloc that opposed Soviet Union during the Cold War.

19.   Several Latin American countries, including Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, oppose the inclusion of professionals.

20.   Several Latin American countries oppose the inclusion of professionals since they stand to suffer if top U.S. Major Leaguers are allowed to compete.