11.   In the current absence of any peace agreement, he suggested that all relations be severed.

12.   Later that month, Dale received a letter from the Boy Scouts severing his relations with the organization.

13.   Nor has Microsoft severed relations with Gore.

14.   Relations were severed.

15.   Tunisia announced late Saturday that it was severing its relations with Israel, formed three years ago.

16.   Uganda and Eritrea have severed relations and accused Sudan of trying to undermine their governments.

17.   After the clash, the Saudis severed relations with Tehran.

18.   An official at the Saudi Foreign Ministry declined immediate comment Saturday when asked if his government would sever relations.

19.   Argentine President Carlos Menem said late last week he might sever relations with Tehran if the investigation proves Iran was involved.

20.   Beijing insists that any country with which it has diplomatic ties must sever official relations with Taiwan.