91.   But the PRI long has enjoyed strong backing in poor regions such as Guerrero, aided by strong grassroots organizations and patronage.

92.   But there is little doubt that control eventually will fall to pro-Plavsic forces, which have strong backing from international envoys and the peace force.

93.   But this is not going to happen as Hong Kong has huge reserves and strong backing from China, he said.

94.   China Telecom enjoys strong backing from its former owner, the Ministry of Information Industry, which regulates the sector.

95.   Cuba would also need strong international backing in attempt to force payment, perhaps from an international court.

96.   Cuba would need strong international backing in any attempt to force U.S. payment, perhaps from an international court.

97.   Dodik has such strong international backing for his rejection of the hard-line policies of wartime Serb leader Radovan Karadzic that foreign mediators were loathe to undermine him now.

98.   Each side has received strong backing from lobbying groups.

99.   Earlier in London, Christopher got strong backing from Britain for the U.S. military response in Iraq.

100.   Egypt, a key Middle Eastern player, has offered Arafat strong backing on his statehood ambitions but has been careful not to set a schedule for independence.