41.   He also countered criticism that he was allowed to buy prime property, in central Vilnius, while other eligible independence leaders were offered land in the city suburbs.

42.   His administration sought to counter criticism that the Cheney dinner was similar to Clinton-era events for donors.

43.   In an interview with The Associated Press, Berlusconi also boasted about new expressions of support from the continent to counter criticism over his possible conflicts of interests.

44.   In an interview with The AP, Berlusconi also boasted about new expressions of support to counter criticism over his possible conflicts of interests.

45.   It also countered criticism that the daily trading caps hurt small investors more than large brokerages, saying that investors had to take the risks into account.

46.   It has helped regulate administrative, economic and other matters, organized limited peacekeeping missions, and sent observers to elections in CIS member states to counter western criticism.

47.   It said the statistics should counter criticism that soccer matches are more boring and defensive than in the past.

48.   It was an attempt to counter criticism that Romania was allowing violation of the embargo.

49.   Lawyers said the new article should help counter international criticism of the Saudi judicial system, which is based on Sharia, or Islamic law.

50.   Meanwhile, hoping to counter criticism of its operations, the International Monetary Fund decided Monday to establish an independent watchdog group.