21.   The Communist government in Beijing claims Taiwan as a renegade province and frequently warns countries with which it has diplomatic ties to shun contacts with Taiwanese officials.

22.   The Irish Football Association has emphasized its opposition to playing Yugoslavia at a time when the international community is supposed to be shunning normal contact with the Serbs.

23.   The Ulster Unionists are involved in talks with moderate Catholics, while Paisley shuns most contacts with the other side.

24.   Under previous military regimes, Burma adhered to a policy of socialist isolationism, and shunned contact with most of the world.

25.   Government officials were unreachable for comment, but Yonhap news agency said South Korean corporations were ordered to shun investment contacts with North Korea.

26.   Since late September, General Mladic has shunned all contact with the press.