1.   On-scene Republican officials criticized the Democratic proceedings Tuesday, just as Democratic leaders slammed the GOP gathering in Philadelphia.

2.   Opposition party leaders slammed that idea as shallow and irresponsible and latched onto the remarks as proof that Mori is an unfit leader.

3.   Meeting late Friday, union leaders slammed the ban but said they would observe it.

4.   Asian leaders slammed European governments on Thursday for their protectionist policies and said they could benefit from Asian models of free trade.

5.   Bosnian Serb leaders Wednesday slammed a summit meeting in Paris between Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic and his Serbian counterpart Slobodan Milosevic and urged it to be widened.

6.   The action began after PLO leaders slammed reports about an Islamic rally on the autonomous Gaza Strip last Saturday, claiming the crowd figures were grossly inflated.

7.   The action began after PLO leaders slammed reports on an Islamic rally last Saturday, claiming the crowd figures were grossly inflated.

8.   The Palestinian leader slammed Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon, who has accused him of diverting European Union and United States aid to finance suicide bombings targeted at Israeli civilians.