61.   But German and European officials have strongly denied any such move is on the cards.

62.   But the United States and Britain strongly oppose any such move.

63.   But Petroleum Minister Ram Naik had on Monday ruled out any such move.

64.   But the present leadership in Taipei believed Tibetan independence would help promote independence for Taiwan, the article said, warning both against any such move.

65.   China suspects Lee of wanting independence and has threatened to invade if any such move is made.

66.   The Turkish-Cypriot breakaway republic backed by Ankara has opposed any such move.

67.   There have also been fears of a bid to destabilise the Arroyo government on the anniversary although the government insists any such move would not succeed.

68.   Though there has been no confirmation of any deal -- in Jakarta or London -- opposition Labour MPs have already complained about any such move.

69.   Zavgayev himself however did not appear ready to resign, telling Moscow Echo radio Sunday that he knew nothing about any such move and did not believe it.

70.   Labor, another important coalition partner, is also against any such move.