11.   Just a few months ago, it was unthinkable that in nationalist Croatia, a Yugoslav musician would perform in such a public venue.

12.   Officials throughout China were ordered by the Public Security Ministry to shut down unlicensed and unsafe dance halls and to check hotels, shopping malls and other public venues.

13.   Officials stepped up inspections of exhibit halls and other public venues nationwide and swiftly proposed tighter water safety laws to Parliament.

14.   Officials have stepped up inspections of exhibit halls and other public venues nationwide and have proposed tighter water safety laws to Parliament.

15.   Signs remind people to switch off their phones in public venues, and some restaurants have signs on each table indicating cellphones are not allowed.

16.   The debate comes amid a nationwide push to display the commandments in public venues.

17.   The government launched the electronic information kiosks at public venues to facilitate public access to information and services.

18.   The outbreak has prompted officials to step up inspections of exhibit halls and other public venues nationwide.

19.   With more Chinese holidays ahead, officials in Beijing urged local authorities to check on safety measures in other public venues to avert further tragedies.

20.   Tokyo police have warned private security firms, banks, department stores, restaurants and other public venues, asking for extra vigilance this weekend.