61. But tension has increased since the killing earlier this month of a Hutu government minister. 62. Chiramel said attacks on the tiny Christian community had increased since the formation of a new coalition government led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in March. 63. Concern about the slowing economy-- caused in part by six interest rate increases since last summer-- has shifted investors to load up on some Old Economy stocks. 64. Criticism of the reforms has been increasing since the Congress Party lost elections in two big southern states last month, reportedly because many poor voters oppose the reforms. 65. Critics charge that repression has increased since then. 66. Compliance with regulations has increased since the change, Barrett said. 67. Concerns over the mental health of officers have increased since the alleged fatal shooting of an unarmed suspect by a policeman who had undergone psychological treatment for two years. 68. Cooperation between Israel and Turkey has noticeably increased since the Jewish state started peace negotiations with the Palestinians. 69. Elephant poaching has increased since a world environmental trade body signaled a loosening of the ivory ban this year, the International Fund for Animal Welfare said Wednesday. 70. Even in polls where the race remains close, Bush had a decided advantage in enthusiasm of his supporters, which has increased since the debates. |