41. The controversy is coming to a head because the government has to decide by Wednesday whether tax money should be used. 42. The controversies come against the backdrop of verbal missteps that have almost become a way of life. 43. The controversy comes just weeks after Pakistan and India renewed high-level talks aimed at improving their tense relationship. 44. The controversy comes amid the reemergence of race issues onto the Australian political and social agenda. 45. The controversy comes just weeks after Pakistan and India renewed high-level talks, which Salim said would continue. 46. The controversy came as Mexico played in the Americas Cup in Paraguay. 47. The controversy comes as several former British colonies in the Caribbean are reconsidering ties many consider outmoded hangovers of colonialism. 48. The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Israeli-Palestinian relations. 49. The controversy comes at a time when the guild has demanded higher wages. 50. The controversy comes just as Greek and Turkish diplomats gathered in Athens to begin the second round of low-key talks designed to promote closer ties. |