21.   The conviction came amid tensions in Russia between Catholics and the dominant Russian Orthodox Church.

22.   The conviction comes as Nazi hunters around the world race to press charges against suspected war criminals before they become too old or feeble to stand trial.

23.   The conviction comes at a time of increased tension in the power struggle between conservatives in the government and a group of moderates led by President Mohammad Khatami.

24.   The conviction came after Kluivert smashed a borrowed BMW into another car, killing the driver.

25.   The convictions also come less than a week before parliamentary elections in which dozens of brotherhood candidates will compete.

26.   The convictions come less than a week before parliamentary elections.

27.   The conviction comes as a surprise because Reinaldo appeared headed for acquittal Thursday after the prosecutor asked that charges be dropped.

28.   The conviction comes at a sensitive time as Vietnam tries to open its economy to the outside world.

29.   His conviction comes as seven police generals, including men de Kock has threatened to name publicly, have been subpoenaed to appear before the truth commission.