91.   One column, coming from neighbouring Ingushetia, encountered strong opposition and five people were reportedly shot dead trying to stop the Russian troops crossing the Chechen border.

92.   Tests had been carried out with officers carrying extendable batons at full length, and no public opposition had been encountered.

93.   The bill is the first to encounter parliamentary opposition since Prime Minister Tony Blair was re-elected in June.

94.   The move, which is designed to ensure swift and thorough exploitation of remaining British oil reserves, has encountered no opposition from the Labour Party.

95.   The latter has encountered intense opposition from the National Rifle Association, the pro-gun lobby which has very close ties to the Republicans.