31.   Turkish officials have said the gas deal does not violate the U.S. policy, but Washington says it does.

32.   In a statement, US West said that the proposed deal violated the Time Warner Entertainment partnership agreement and would create conflicts of interest for Time Warner.

33.   An agreement between Cambodia and Taiwan to open direct flights between the two countries has been suspended following complaints by China that the deal violated Chinese sovreignty.

34.   US West said in a statement that the proposed deal violated the Time Warner Entertainment partnership agreement and would create conflicts of interest for Time Warner.

35.   Russia on Friday signed an accord to develop the huge Qurnah oilfield in southern Iraq, raising questions as to whether the deal violates the embargo against Iraq.

36.   The FTC said the deal would violate US antitrust laws and lead to higher prices for office supplies.