31.   He resigned from his job and received political exile in Switzerland following threats to his life and is now under heavy guard pending the trial.

32.   He had initially said that he would not defend Ocalan because he feared for his life and that of his family following death threats.

33.   Heavy security both in Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi followed threats by government clerks to stage a massive protest demonstration.

34.   His statement followed his threat to refuse to cooperate with U.N. weapons inspectors if they have not completed their work within four months.

35.   His statement Saturday followed his threat to refuse to cooperate with U.N. weapons inspectors if they have not completed their work within four months.

36.   Howard has vowed not to back down on his stance following threats from the gun lobby of a massive political backlash.

37.   Howard has also vowed not to back down on his stance following threats from the gun lobby of a massive political backlash.

38.   In another sign of tensions in the area, Kuwait said Monday it has put some of its military units on maximum alert following threats by Iraq.

39.   Investigators said Wednesday they had stepped up security at some judicial buildings following death threats against Dutroux and other suspects.

40.   Israel first began distributing gas masks to its citizens in the months leading up to the Gulf War, following threats by Saddam to attack Israel with chemical weapons.