11.   Both stalled amid disagreements on the implementation of tough reforms.

12.   But inter-Korean reconciliation projects stalled amid U.S.-North Korean tension that escalated the following year.

13.   But final approval of the contract faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where it had been stalled amid arguments over its cost.

14.   But in the months since, reform has stalled amid rampant violence, political infighting and scandal.

15.   But the plan stalled amid protests by local residents and opposition from an outlawed right-wing paramilitary group.

16.   However, both stalled amid disagreements on the implementation of tough reforms.

17.   In other developments, a government-sponsored dialogue involving the military and human rights laws stalled amid rising tempers.

18.   Investigation of both crimes has stalled amid a lack of leads and accusations of police incompetence.

19.   Taiwan has sought cargo handling and other international business under an Asian Regional Operation Center Plan that has stalled amid red tape and competition from other countries.

20.   The bailout stalled recently amid fears that Indonesia was not implementing commitments to reform the economy.