1.   It appeared to represent a retreat in the face of international criticism.

2.   They had never faced charges and their detention had become increasingly the focus of international criticism.

3.   The new laws followed widespread international criticism of the conduct of recent war trials.

4.   The death sentences attracted widespread international criticism, and several government leaders made appeals for clemency.

5.   Apparently deferring to international criticism, President Bush has decided to apply the Geneva Convention to Taliban fighters captured in Afghanistan, the White House announced on Thursday.

6.   As a result, it became a target of international criticism.

7.   After fierce international criticism, the government belatedly promised to donate money to the war effort.

8.   Already, following international criticism, some of the most aggressive tactics have abated.

9.   But she looks decidedly uncomfortable when defending a plan which has subjected France to a stream of international criticism and consumer protest.