81.   U.N. says violence could delay independence referendum.

82.   Violence from separatist rebels, who oppose the election and want an independence referendum instead, has increased in recent weeks.

83.   With an independence referendum only months away, the rallies Sunday underscored deep divisions here between those who support secession and those who are against.

84.   He also vowed to continue his campaign for independence from Canada for the predominantly French-speaking provice, but refused to set a timetable for another independence referendum.

85.   And he vowed to continue his campaign for independence from Canada for the predominantly French-speaking provice, but refused to set a timetable for another independence referendum.

86.   Earlier threats by the Crimean parliament to hold an independence referendum were placed on hold following pressure from Kiev.

87.   Earlier threats by the Crimean parliament to hold an independence referendum have been placed on hold following pressure from Kiev.

88.   Evans on Monday ruled out Australian support for an independence referendum in East Timor, saying it could raise unrealistic expectations there.

89.   The Reform Party leader sought to reassure conservatives here concerned about possible trouble on the northern US border by predicting Quebec separatists would not win an independence referendum.

90.   The summit was originally scheduled to take place last October, but was postponed at the last minute to enable Chretien to campaign in the Quebec independence referendum.