11. But they say that if international criticism continues, ratification by the member states or other nations may become politically problematic. 12. China was stung by international criticism last year when numerous swimmers tested positive for drugs. 13. Defying international criticism, the Croatian government says it will press ahead with plans to turn the camp into a memorial for victims of Communist and fascist terror. 14. Despite fears that international criticism would fuel a nationalist backlash in Austria, warnings from abroad already appear to have done some good. 15. For decades, like China, it held that international criticism of its human rights record amounted to unwarranted meddling by foreigners. 16. Haider told allies he had grown tired of international criticism, and would henceforth concentrate on his job as governor of the southern province of Carinthia. 17. He said that Washington would not be dissuaded by international criticism that the Bush administration was too eager to use force and too unilateral in its actions. 18. He knows Sharon has overplayed his hand before, with military ventures that brought international criticism. 19. He said his greatest concern was that Zaire hold free elections, which Mobutu has promised in recent years as international criticism of his government grew. 20. His comments, in a television interview, were presumably designed to soften international criticism and growing domestic disquiet. |