41.   The referendum has alarmed international labor organizations, which see it as blatant attempt to interfere in the private affairs of labor unions.

42.   Britain, Australia and a number of other Commonwealth countries believe the escalating violence in Zimbabwe has been orchestrated by Mugabe in a blatant attempt to intimidate opposition supporters.

43.   Critics said it was a blatant attempt to isolate delegates from the Chinese public and head off public demonstrations in Tiananmen Square.

44.   Critics said it was a blatant attempt to isolate delegates from the Chinese public and head off demonstrations in Tiananmen Square.