51.   The government claims public support for the project and rejects the possibility of holding a popular referendum on the issue.

52.   The local government has rejected the possibility of implementing Sharia.

53.   The Palestinians rejected that possibility.

54.   They also were rejecting any possibility that the international criminal tribunal in the Hague would investigate war crimes.

55.   While the communique said the government rejected this possibility, the tone of the statement was moderate, stopping short of criticism.

56.   Xing also rejected any possibility that economic decentralization could lead to the Communist Party sharing political power.

57.   World powers have rejected the possibility of an independent Kosovo because of fears that could be achieved only through prolonged bloodshed.

58.   Hanoliak rejected any possibility that the damage was due to natural causes.

59.   He also had stern words for both sides, rejecting any possibility of amnesty for those imprisoned in Britain for sectarian bombings and murders.

60.   He also rejected the possibility of a future African force led by a non-African.