31.   A woman who faced death by stoning for an adultery conviction was cleared of all charges Thursday by a federal court in a case that sparked nationwide protests.

32.   A television reporter was killed Tuesday in the southwestern city of Cali as hundreds of thousands of Colombians staged a nationwide protest against mounting political violence.

33.   A trade union representing employees of stores, banks and insurance companies announced they would stage nationwide protests later this month against longer shopping hours.

34.   A week of nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Askar Akayev accelerated into violence on Thursday, setting the Central Asian nation on edge.

35.   After months of sporadic protests nationwide, the opposition is trying to enact laws that would name special prosecutors to reopen investigation of the case.

36.   After three weeks of nationwide protests by unionized workers, the government backed down and revised the law, accepting most of the union demands.

37.   An opposition call for nationwide anti-government protests Monday resulted in little more than street vandalism and tear gas in the commercial capital.

38.   An anti-government demonstration that apparently was intended to spark a nationwide protest failed on Thursday, garnering a low and peaceful turnout.

39.   Angered by steep price hikes, bread rationing and cutbacks in bankrupt state hospitals, trade unions are increasing pressure on the government by announcing nationwide protest actions.

40.   Angered by steep price hikes, bread rationing and cutbacks in bankrupt state hospitals, trade unions have increased pressure on the government by announcing nationwide protest actions.