31.   But western diplomats argue that the measure violates international law, undermines free trade and, most importantly, will do nothing to spur democratic reforms in Cuba.

32.   They said the measure violated fiscal treaties signed by Russia according to which foreigners should not have to pay more tax than Russians.

33.   The mayor said that measure violated a city law that guarantees equal protection to all residents -- legal or illegal -- who seek help from a city employee.

34.   The new regulations triggered a storm at the United Nations where UN legal counsel Hans Corell decided that the enforcement measures violated international treaties governing diplomatic immunity.