1.   As during recent trade talks in Seattle, protesters may attempt to disrupt the gathering.

2.   Another pro-Abacha demonstration slated to take place in Lagos was canceled when his opponents vowed to disrupt the gathering.

3.   Another pro-Abacha demonstration slated to take place in Lagos was canceled when his opponents vowed to disrupt that gathering.

4.   Besides the weather, the gathering has been disrupted by logistical problems, including a mix-up that left many delegates without any hotel rooms upon their arrival.

5.   He said Assembly members were now pressured so they would not disrupt the gathering, despite the differences simmering among them.

6.   In years past, Rodriguez says, Santeria ceremonies were hidden in fear that police would disrupt the gathering to seize animals intended for sacrifice to the gods.

7.   Keeping with tradition, nearly all Japanese companies held shareholder meetings on the same day Friday to counter extortionists who threaten to disrupt the gatherings.

8.   Several hard-line vigilantes tried to disrupt the gathering, which ended without violence.

9.   Spanish authorities reinforced security across the capital after uncovering a plot by the Basque separatist group ETA on Tuesday to disrupt the gathering.

10.   The military junta issued a statement saying it would not disrupt the gathering, which was sponsored by the opposition human-rights group, the National Democratic Coalition.