31.   Palestinians viewed the move as a challenge to their claim on the holy city.

32.   Commenting on the deregulation, Shearer said, the move is viewed positively and is encouraging to the local and international telecommunications sectors.

33.   Cyprus views the move toward membership as a catalyst for reunifying the island.

34.   Despite U.S. reservations, the Vatican on Monday established diplomatic relations with Libya and expressed hope the move would be viewed favorably.

35.   Gazprom is controlled by the government and the move was viewed as a Kremlin-sponsored bid to quash critical reporting on the war in Chechnya and other issues.

36.   He said Egypt views the move as a violation of international law and a threat to the Middle East peace process.

37.   Private economists viewed the move as additional insurance against future supply disruptions.

38.   The move was viewed by many investors as a sign of an impending cut in the discount rate.

39.   The move is widely viewed as a crucial first step to economic recovery.

40.   The move was widely viewed as a means to grant the former security chief immunity from prosecution and conceal any illegal activities with which Lexa might have been involved.