61.   In an attempt to appease the public, however, the government also announced Thursday night it was suspending the enforcement of a law that prompted the protest.

62.   In August, Koizumi visited the shrine to pay homage to the Japanese who died in World War II, prompting further protests from Seoul.

63.   In a key concession, he also promised to roll back some of the economic austerity measures that caused utility prices to skyrocket and prompted angry protests nationwide.

64.   In its austerity budget, the government led by Prime Minister Radu Vasile has reduced spending in all areas, prompting protests among education, health and defense officials.

65.   In response, the army barred all Gaza vehicles from entering Israel, prompting protests by Palestinian farmers who export their produce to Israel.

66.   In May, Chinese guards seized five North Koreans from inside a Japanese consulate, prompting protests from Tokyo.

67.   In the summit with Burma and Cambodia, ASEAN leaders were not reported to have even mentioned the government repression in those countries that has prompted worldwide protest.

68.   It pulled the plug on the service in most Swedish cities, prompting some protest.

69.   It was not clear what prompted the latest protest.

70.   It has prompted protests by several groups representing immigrants.