11.   Sanan also stressed that he had instructed local stations to clamp down on venues which hold Ecstasy parties and vowed tough action against police in areas where they occur.

12.   Government leaders have vowed stern action against terrorists, but those responsible remain free.

13.   A US senator vowed action Thursday aimed at halting the sale of military equipment to Pakistan unless the Clinton administration freezes the transfer itself.

14.   But he vowed tough action if wrong doing is proved.

15.   Congress chapters in eight other states extended support to the premier and vowed action against regional dissidence, the station added.

16.   Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has vowed strict action against madrassas as part of his campaign to build what he calls a modern, secular Islamic country.

17.   President Chandrika Kumaratunga vowed tough action after the arson attacks in the southern port town of Galle.

18.   Students organised the gathering after calling for the resignation of the prime minister and his deputy Chris Haiveta -- vowing action if their demands were not met.

19.   Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga Sunday vowed tough action against ruling party politicians, including senior ministers, charged with corruption and intimidation.