101.   A similar appeal was issued the previous day but the spokesman underscored Iran in his comments on Thursday and to a lesser extent, Syria.

102.   A similar appeal for improving human rights was released Monday by the US-based Human Rights Watch.

103.   A similar appeal against the dissolution of the National Assembly has already been made by its former speaker, Yousuf Raza Gilani.

104.   Earlier Thursday, the government summoned the French ambassador in Tokyo to make a similar appeal.

105.   Earlier Tuesday, Gujral made a similar appeal to Chidamabaram.

106.   Earlier First Prime Minster Prince Norodom Ranariddh issued a similar appeal.

107.   The United States and the United Nations on Thursday underscored the plight of the refugees in similar appeals.

108.   The United States and Russia have made similar appeals to North Korea.

109.   Yusuf, who met with several members of the US Congress, has planned trips to Britain, France and Germany to make similar appeals.

110.   Jane had made a similar emotional appeal for the freedom of the four tourists last year.