21.   The letter included a threat to begin killing adults.

22.   The motion, written by Councilman Mike Hernandez, included a threat.

23.   The move sparked a furor in the community, including threats of a boycott.

24.   The police also confiscated notes and reading material that included threats against Israel and the United States.

25.   The vote is likely to take place at the United Nations tonight and include the threat of new sanctions against Iraq, U.S. officials said.

26.   This does not surprise environmentalists, who have long argued that any policy of pollution-reduction that does not include a threat of punishment for non-compliance is useless.

27.   With rising tensions in South Asia, including threats of a war between Afghanistan and Iran, the region looms as a more important security concern than ever.

28.   Other diplomatic efforts were underway to pressure the recalcitrant Croats, including threats from Germany and the European Union to cut off aid.

29.   Payback threats and efforts at intimidation include verbal threats, shooting incidents and for those who have mobile phones, threatening phone calls, the group said.

30.   And the European Union and the Japanese appeared reluctant to support any resolution which might include the threat of curbs on dealings with the Israelis.