11.   But unemployment is an especially sensitive issue in a country where lifetime employment was once the accepted norm.

12.   China said the legislation, signed Monday by President Clinton, is not consistent with accepted norms of international behavior.

13.   He expressed hope that all neighboring countries will build relations with Afghanistan based on internationally accepted norms.

14.   South Africa called on all parties in the conflict in Afghanistan to cease hostilities, exercise restraint and observe internationally accepted norms of human rights.

15.   This goes against the accepted norm of thinking which dictates that companies should stick to their core competencies.

16.   Arguments against a regional forum in the past have included differing rates of development and cultures and customs that differ widely from accepted western norms of human rights.

17.   Constitutionally the president can name anyone to the supreme court but lawyers argue the latest appointment violates accepted norms and that it could also jeopardise prospects for career judges.

18.   Stressing the need for all concerned to ensure the safety of civilians and to respect the universally accepted norms of international humanitarian law,