21.   Most Islamic candidates benefited from the deep split between center-right and center-left.

22.   Reflecting the deep split in Vermont over the law, a Democrat who voted against the bill lost to a challenger who supported it.

23.   Responding to critics, she said she had been concerned about a deep split in the U.N. Security Council.

24.   The decision came as the House prepared to vote next week on granting permanent normal trade relations to China, which is also causing deep splits among Democrats.

25.   The deep split in loyalties in Angola has slowed moves towards reconciliation, especially among poorly-informed rural communities.

26.   The deep split in society over the issue was reflected in demonstrations staged by activists on both sides of the abortion issue.

27.   The Bihac assault has widened deep splits within the Atlantic Alliance and the United Nations over what to do in Bosnia.

28.   The deep split in society over the controversial issue was reflected in demonstrations staged by pro-choice and pro-life activists.

29.   The long struggle with the opposition over the election results has exposed deep splits between moderates and hard-liners in the Socialist Party.

30.   The move underlined the deep split among Israelis over how to deal with the Palestinians after a year of violence.