51.   The premier was due to deliver a speech later Friday, but observers said he was expected to take a backseat in campaigning amid the growing controversy.

52.   The rally takes place amid growing controversy over allegations that France went behind the back of the Algerian authorities to deal directly with the kidnappers.

53.   The tone of the ceremony highlighted the growing controversy among the Poles and Jews over the legacy and meaning of Auschwitz.

54.   There has been growing controversy on how ministers Dick Matenje, Aaron Gadama, John Sangala and MP David Chiwanga were killed.

55.   Two state officials have resigned over the growing controversy.

56.   The Democratic Party is embroiled in a growing fundraising controversy.

57.   The issue of child labor has been the focus of a growing controversy in the United States, involving such manufacturers as Nike and such retailers as Kmart.

58.   The IOC side-stepped on Tuesday the growing controversy over the judging of the pairs figure skating title.