1.   For the Chinese to stonewall these visits would only invite international scorn.

2.   The killings of the Jesuits and the two women drew international scorn for the government and helped to propel the peace effort that ended the war.

3.   The Nigerian government has come under international scorn since it executed nine dissidents last November.

4.   He has faced growing international scorn after staging a military coup earlier this month deposing co-premier Prince Norodom Ranariddh and leaving dozens in the capital dead.

5.   Hun Sen has faced growing international scorn after staging a military coup earlier this month deposing co-premier Ranariddh and leaving dozens in the capital dead.

6.   India tried to overcome international scorn by declaring a nuclear no-first-use policy.

7.   Nigeria is mired in crime and tension and faces international scorn over its dismal human rights record.

8.   France, which drew international scorn for the tests, insisted they caused no environmental damage.