11.   But the hybrid approach, between a mutual and a shareholder-owned company, was defeated in New York state after Democratic leaders condemned it as grossly unfair.

12.   City political leaders have condemned the repeal as an attempt to curry favor with suburban voters, and have said it will be a severe blow to the city.

13.   He met three times on Wednesday with Arafat and said the Palestinian leader condemned the attack.

14.   In a communique, the nine leaders condemned the Revolutionary United Front for taking U.N. peacekeepers hostage and called for their immediate and unconditional release.

15.   In a communique, the regional leaders condemned the Revolutionary United Front for taking the peacekeepers hostage and called for their immediate release.

16.   In the aftermath, as Latin American leaders condemned the ouster, the Bush administration blamed Chavez for his own undoing.

17.   In three capitals, political leaders condemned the blast.

18.   Israeli conservative leaders immediately condemned the attack and joined in expressing their grief.

19.   Like their counterparts around the globe, Arab leaders have strongly condemned the tit-for-tat tests that have established India and Pakistan as undisputed nuclear powers.

20.   Netanyahu quickly telephoned Arafat after news of the attack emerged and the Israeli leader roundly condemned the shooting.