41.   It was the second time in two days that a U.S. statement on nuclear issues provoked criticism from Moscow.

42.   Since taking office in February he has appointed scores of soldiers to government posts, provoking criticism that he is militarizing the country.

43.   Schools should provide contraception to pupils in a bid to cut teenage pregnancies, the government said Thursday, provoking swift criticism from opposition politicians and family campaigners.

44.   South Korea asked Japan on Thursday to discuss an amendment to a new fisheries treaty that has provoked fierce criticism here, Foreign Ministry officials said.

45.   That has often provoked criticism back home as either Gabriel Batistuta or Hernan Crespo have had to settle for a place on the bench.

46.   The comments were widely reported in the international media, provoking sharp criticism from Iraq and Security Council members France, Russia and China.

47.   The announcement has provoked worldwide criticism, particularly in the South Pacific region where there is widespread fear that the underground blasts may harm the environment.

48.   The decisions have provoked criticism from leading journalists.

49.   The delay in elections has provoked worldwide criticism.

50.   The disclaimer provoked criticism from education groups, scientists and even some religious groups.