51.   Major opposition parties oppose holding elections now, saying the climate is not propitious and the voting would be a hoax because the banned Islamic Salvation Front cannot participate.

52.   Many small parties oppose the referendum, saying it is not the real cure for instability.

53.   Many small parties opposed the referendum, saying it is not the real cure for instability.

54.   Most opposition parties also opposed the measures, which require doctors to prescribe cheaper versions of brand name drugs that have expired patents, unless the patient demands otherwise.

55.   Most other parties opposed staggering the vote, instead calling for the entire election to be delayed.

56.   MP Pravit Ratanapian, also of Chat Pattana, said that his party opposed the oil tax hike because it would adversely affect the people.

57.   Mr Lee said the party would oppose the scheme if Mr Tung rejected their requests.

58.   Mukasi said his party opposes the South African presence because the troops were going to protect killers, a reference to some Hutu leaders involved with rebel movements.

59.   Nearly half his party opposes him and fears electoral meltdown at the next election, expected in May.

60.   Netanyahu called on his Likud party to oppose the law allowing him to run.