21.   However, in a free society it is impossible to absolutely prevent acts of terrorism.

22.   It said that to prevent possible acts of terrorism, the National League for Democracy office had to be temporarily closed to carry out necessary investigations.

23.   Shevardnadze said he knew very well what law-enforcement bodies could do to prevent the acts of terror, and what was beyond the bounds of possibility.

24.   South Korean and Japanese security officials plan to meet later this month to discuss a new approach to preventing terrorists acts and dealing with hooliganism.

25.   The Russian prosecutor-general has also ordered that extra measures be taken to prevent illegal acts against foreign nationals and protect public order, a spokesman told Interfax.

26.   The surveillance equipment is designed to collect evidence and prevent terrorist acts, the statement said.

27.   But he added that the government had a responsibility to prevent acts of terrorism.

28.   China reacted angrily Tuesday to new landings by Japanese nationalists on disputed East China Sea island, demanding Tokyo take stronger action to prevent such acts.

29.   They are accused of failing to act to prevent such acts taking place.

30.   It noted that steps should be taken to prevent terrorist acts and to extradite those responsible for past attacks on Israelis.