11.   The government rescinded the proposed tax hike after the strike crippled the country for a day.

12.   The payment came as supermarkets were looted in at least two Argentine cities, one day after a nationwide strike crippled businesses across the country.

13.   The Palestinians say Israeli military strikes have crippled their efforts to move against the violent extremists.

14.   The strike could cripple phone and postal services and affect millions of Indians for whom trains are the only way of commuting or for traveling long distance.

15.   The strike crippled the oil industry, created fuel shortages and increased anger toward military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha.

16.   The strike crippled businesses and government offices in Bangui, forcing many workers to stay home.

17.   The strike has crippled many export plants, notably in the auto and shipbuilding industries, the backbone of the South Korean economy.

18.   Thousands of commuters were stranded Monday as a train strike crippled services across the south east of England for a second week.

19.   Transport strikes crippled key cities, shutting down schools and businesses.

20.   The strike had crippled Lagos and the southwest of the country.