71. A Belgian talking greater autonomy with a Welsh nationalist. 72. A desire for greater autonomy runs deep in the Veneto and other northern regions. 73. A number of Corsican nationalist groups are seeking greater autonomy for Corsica, a Mediterranean island that belongs to France. 74. A referendum on a new constitution giving greater autonomy to each of the islands is planned for December. 75. A minority population in Yugoslavia has its rights curtailed and fears a sharper crackdown while pressing for greater autonomy. 76. A welter of ethnic minorities rose up against Rangoon to gain greater autonomy but in recent years most have given up the fight after negotiations with the central government. 77. Abdullah has promised to work for greater local autonomy, but has also pledged loyalty to India. 78. Although the government has signed cease-fire agreements with more than a dozen minority groups who were seeking greater autonomy, a handful still continue to fight. 79. Although the Dalai Lama says he supports greater autonomy for Tibet, not independence, Chinese leaders continue to accuse him of wanting to separate the region from China. 80. Almost nightly attacks on this French Mediterranean island have increased as Premier Alain Juppe pursues a crackdown on Corsican militants demanding greater autonomy. |