1.   Hardline separatists have rejected the proposed constitution.

2.   Despite a deadly rebel attack on the capital of Colombo, Sri Lanka said it would press ahead with reforms that the separatists have already rejected.

3.   Separatists have rejected French moves to grant limited autonomy to the island, while other Corsicans demand tougher government efforts to fight the violence.

4.   Separatists have rejected French moves to grant limited autonomy to the island, while other Corsicans want the government to try harder to stop the violence.

5.   Tamil separatists have already rejected the idea, saying they want outright independence.

6.   The separatists have rejected French moves to grant limited autonomy to the island, while other Corsicans are demanding tougher action as violence increases.

7.   However there was still no agreement by late Sunday over elections called by pro-Russian authorities in Chechnya which the separatists have rejected, Udugov said.

8.   The Russian parliament has already twice voted on amnesties, but the separatists have rejected the stipulated conditions and the plans have never been implemented.

9.   Kashmiri separatists here Monday rejected outright the carve-up of the disputed Himalayan state between India and Pakistan.

10.   Lightly armed Chechen separatists have rejected the ceasefire since it was announced.