1.   Many nations have banned the production of chlorofluorocarbons.

2.   Crude oil futures rose on speculation that European nations might ban imports of Iranian crude, after European nations recalled their ambassadors from Iran during the past few days.

3.   Many nations ban imports of cuts of meat that contain bones, in which hoof and mouth disease is transmitted, from countries where the disease exists.

4.   Several nations have banned or actively discouraged miniskirts.

5.   So if a nation does ban a crop, it could be subject to challenge under trade rules.

6.   Some nations banned all vehicle racing.

7.   Twenty-one nations ban importation of wheat from countries where karnal bunt has been found.

8.   As a precaution, many nations banned all flights to and from India and closed their ports to Indian ships.

9.   EU nations banned British beef exports a week later.

10.   EU nations have banned capital punishment, and many fear military tribunals could deprive suspects of the right to due process.