1.   Massive and often violent protests erupted across the country.

2.   Massive protests erupted across the country.

3.   Hau was widely regarded as a conservative, and violent street protests erupted in Taipei when news of his appointment emerged.

4.   As protests erupted again in Arab cities, Israeli warplanes struck targets in South Lebanon in response to rocket attacks by the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

5.   At the first prosecution, of Miss Smisek, protests erupted, with pickets on the courthouse lawn.

6.   Across the Muslim world, protests have erupted over the US military campaign.

7.   Driven by discontent over high unemployment and declining living standards, violent protests have erupted in major cities and towns throughout Argentina in recent days.

8.   From Sudan to Pakistan, protests have erupted on campuses and in the streets.

9.   Gingrich backed away from the podium when the protest erupted, but soon returned and out-shouted the demonstrators with the assistance of a thunderous loudspeaker system.

10.   In December, when thousands of parents were forced off welfare under a two-year benefits cap, protests erupted at the State House.