51.   Perry has faced criticism over his support from business leaders and the central bank, which are concerned about higher government spending.

52.   Pay cuts taken by CEOs in recent years stem from past criticism over huge salaries, bonuses and stock option profits.

53.   President Alberto Fujimori made five cabinet changes this week as he shakes up his government amid mounting criticism over widespread phone tapping and the lack of press freedom.

54.   Putin has vowed to press on with his campaign in Chechnya despite international criticism over alleged massive human rights violations by Russian troops.

55.   President Bikili Muluzi od Malawi faces criticism over grain sales.

56.   Portillo faces mounting criticism over the recent disclosure that he and several close associates opened bank accounts in Panama.

57.   Raising money by selling shares and bonds enables Club Med to make improvements to its resorts amid criticism over their inconsistent quality and high prices.

58.   Richard Lyons resigned as registrar last month under intense criticism over Registry service and planned office relocations in Lawrence and Lowell.

59.   Republican incumbent Gerald Luongo, who has faced criticism over involvement in a questionable land deal, appeared headed to defeat.

60.   Russia has come under intense international criticism over the high number of civilian casualties and for using excessive force in the four-month-old military campaign.