1.   But the vote was canceled amid continued wrangling among commissioners, lobbyists and staff members.

2.   Taught by people affiliated with the veterans group, the final class scheduled for last week was canceled amid criticism by civil rights leaders and skepticism by historians.

3.   The first time, the offering was postponed, while the second was canceled amid concern the shares were too expensive.

4.   All past ruling party plans to visit the cemetery were canceled amid threats of violence from dissidents.

5.   But the visit was canceled amid new tension between the two sides.

6.   Mandela was scheduled to visit Russia last year, but the trip was canceled amid concerns about his health.

7.   Rushdie visit canceled amid security fears.

8.   The match was canceled amid the tragedy.

9.   The Ukrainian government has repeatedly tried to sell a large stake in the plant, but the privatization tenders were canceled amid sharp opposition by factory executives.

10.   Prospects for peace in Chechnya faded further Wednesday as key talks between Russian and Chechen commanders were cancelled amid fierce clashes in the south of the breakaway republic.