61.   The trial also comes amid an intensifying campaign against attempts to set up an opposition political party.

62.   The trial came amid calls for an end to the embargo, which has been relaxed in recent years, making exceptions for food and humanitarian aid.

63.   The trial came during a revolt against communism.

64.   The trial comes amid a toughening stance by the Cuban government, which sees itself under increasing attack by the U.S. government and the Miami-based exile community.

65.   The trial comes at a time when Arab sentiments are running high against the United States for its perceived support for Israel in the confrontation with the Palestinians.

66.   The trial comes seven years after Simpson was charged with killing his ex-wife and her friend.

67.   The trial comes while Cuba remains under pressure from human rights groups and foreign governments to ease pressure on opponents.

68.   The trials came one month after another officer was acquitted on all charges in the April shooting of an unarmed black man who was fleeing Cincinnati police.

69.   Their trial comes after a long attempt to fight extradition from England.

70.   The trial comes amid continuing uncertainty surrounding the fatal blaze, which provoked public outrage in the belief it was the work of German neo-Nazi extremists.