21.   Approval had been all but guaranteed after the opposition, locked in a power struggle with the government, urged a boycott of the vote.

22.   Auken said no parliament vote is required for such a boycott because all Danish political parties already have urged a boycott of the Anglo-Dutch oil giant.

23.   But hard-line groups from both sides had urged a boycott.

24.   But the National Democratic Coalition opposition group said many opposition figures had been barred from taking part, and it urged a boycott of the vote.

25.   Environmental groups have urged such boycotts against countries where they believe unwise logging is ruining forests.

26.   Government officials across the archipelago have publicly joined in protests against the hanging, and some have urged a boycott of Singapore businesses and products.

27.   He urged a boycott of all American goods even if they come through a third country.

28.   However Protestant leaders denounced the move, and some urged a boycott of the talks.

29.   However, separatists who want an Islamic state in Aceh have urged a boycott of the election.

30.   In New York, leaders of the Puerto Rican community urged a boycott on Wrangler jeans.