31.   Indonesia said Thursday it will not appoint a retired army general as the new ambassador to Australia to squelch a growing controversy about his role in East Timor.

32.   Megret has called a news conference for Wednesday to respond to the growing controversy.

33.   Now visiting allies abroad, Vice President Lien Chan faces a growing controversy at home over a payment he made to a disgraced politician.

34.   The call came amid growing controversy over how to resolve the four-year uprising and restart negotiations that broke down more than a year ago.

35.   The decision allows Germany to skirt a growing international diplomatic controversy.

36.   The death comes amid growing controversy over the genital mutilation of girls, a practice widespread in Egypt because of the belief it reduces sexual promiscuity.

37.   The Lithuanians who finished fifth in ice dancing filed a protest Tuesday questioning the judging, adding to the growing controversy in Olympic figure skating.

38.   The Lithuanians who finished fifth in ice dancing filed a protest Tuesday questioning the judging, adding to the growing controversy in the sport.

39.   The move comes amid growing controversy over a tougher auto emissions system that forced long lines and long waiting times.

40.   The overcrowded Red Cross center has been the focus of growing controversy in France and between France and Britain, which wants it shut down.