31.   The announcement prompted the Democratic Revolution and National Action Party representatives to resign their spots on the electoral council.

32.   The announcement also prompted rumors of a management shake-up at Gazprom, Kommersant reported.

33.   The announcement prompted congressional fears of cuts in the popular programs.

34.   The announcement prompted mixed reactions.

35.   The announcement prompted speculation in the press and by opposition lawmakers that the government would have to raise taxes to fund the increase.

36.   The layoff announcement has prompted strikes and protests by worried staff.

37.   The layoff announcement prompted strikes and protests by worried staff.

38.   The Talk Radio announcement prompted immediate speculation of the BBC losing its grip on important sporting events.

39.   His announcement prompted a group of Croats to ransack EU offices and the Croat leadership in the divided city said it was cancelling cooperation with the EU administration.

40.   His announcement prompted spontaneous celebratory gunfire throughout the southern port city, correspondents said.