11.   In a statement received by Western news agencies in Damascus, the group reiterated its refusal to honor the cease-fire.

12.   Instead, in his speech, Sharon reiterated his refusal to restart peace talks until terror attacks end and the Palestinian leadership carries out fundamental reforms.

13.   Lazio, campaigning upstate Wednesday, described himself as pro-choice but reiterated his refusal to prejudge any candidate for the high court.

14.   Sharon on Wednesday reiterated a refusal to end military incursions in Palestinian areas.

15.   The Vatican has reiterated its refusal to have women serve as deacons, a role that lets men preach at Mass and help celebrate liturgical services.

16.   With positions hardened on both sides, Russia, though signing into the U.N. statement, reiterated its refusal to consider using force against Iraq.

17.   Interior Minister Jaime Mayor Oreja also reiterated the refusal to parley with ETA.

18.   Also, Belgrade reiterated its refusal to recognize Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina as independent states and demanded the lifting of international sanctions.

19.   But as the contact group was meeting behind closed doors, Belgrade reiterated its refusal to recognize Croatia and Bosnia-Hercegovina as independent states.

20.   But he implicitly reiterated his refusal to accept Hama Amadou as the only nominee for prime minister.