51.   International negotiators said the Croats were to blame for the impasse, because they threatened to boycott city council meetings.

52.   It also came after several powerful Peronist governors boycotted a meeting to shore up support for his administration.

53.   It was not clear whether the commission would register the change, as factions opposed to the prime minister have boycotted the meeting claiming that it contravenes party rules.

54.   Lebanon and Syria are boycotting the meeting.

55.   Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad reacted by saying ASEAN nations might boycott the meeting in London if the European Union bars Burma.

56.   Many Arab governments have threatened to boycott the meeting in protest against what they view as Israeli violations of the peace agreements.

57.   Many Arab states have threatened to boycott the meeting, arguing that Israel has stalled the peace process and should not be rewarded.

58.   Many Arab states have decided to boycott the meeting on grounds their attendance would reward Israel for what they see as its intransigent line toward the Palestinians.

59.   Many Arab states have threatened to boycott the meeting, arguing Israel has stalled the peace process and should not be rewarded.

60.   Most Arab nations have threatened to boycott the meeting if Israel attends.