111.   The affair has sparked strong criticism of the government.

112.   The announcement sparked criticism in London, Dublin and Belfast.

113.   The apparent prisoner swap sparked criticism, although Montevideo has denied it negotiated with the MRTA.

114.   The decree sparked strong criticism from western countries which lodged protests and stressed the important role of foreign banks in Russia.

115.   The horrifying case has sparked sharp criticism in Belgium, not only of the inquiries into the missing girls, but also of the justice system for releasing Dutroux.

116.   The hangings sparked international criticism of the regime and some sanctions against Nigeria by western countries.

117.   The incidents have sparked criticism that the government has not taken the necessary measures to prevent such attacks and catch the assailants.

118.   The move sparked wide criticism that the council formalised a political role for the military and would tie the hands of the future prime minister.

119.   The move sparked wide criticism that the military now had a formal role in government which could tie the hands of the future prime minister.