31.   The threatened sanctions have already provoked protests in Afghanistan, where the economy has been devastated by two decades of war.

32.   There is concern that it could result in violence or provoke more protests elsewhere on Puerto Rico.

33.   This being property-crazed Hong Kong, his project has provoked noisy protests from other developers.

34.   Those statements provoked strong protests from several politicians.

35.   Police broke up the mourning activities, provoking protests that were put down with force.

36.   A death penalty could also provoke protests against King Hussein, an ardent votary of peace with Israel who must sign the death warrant.

37.   A death penalty could also provoke protests against King Hussein, an ardent proponent of peace with Israel who must sign the death warrant.

38.   A U.N.-protected safe zone in the enclave had been shelled by the Serbs for four straight days through Monday, provoking U.N. protests.

39.   A vote clearing Estrada by a slim margin could provoke major protests and erode investor confidence in the nation, the lawmakers said.

40.   Authorities accused the FARC rebels of provoking protests by thousands of coca farmers against efforts to eradicate the crop.