21.   The plan to open a shopping center across the street from the camp had sparked vehement protests last month from Auschwitz survivors, Jewish leaders and top Polish officials.

22.   It was resumed, but after just three deliveries, the umpires abandoned the game, despite the vehement protests of the Bangladesh players.

23.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the Algerian government have lodged vehement protests with Britain over the holding of the conference.

24.   Though Washington took pains to characterize the trip as unofficial, the visit sparked vehement protests from China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway republic.

25.   Pasqua did not give details, but the charge drew vehement protests from the socialist ranks which were drowned out by shouts from the conservative majority.

26.   Returning Chinese nationals to a legal system where justice is arbitrary and executions common would be likely to cause vehement protests among human rights groups.

27.   Taiwanese officials have been received by foreign governments in the face of vehement protests from Beijing.