1.   The case marks the first time China has acknowledged a medical crisis relating to HIV contamination and the possibility of official negligence in the handling of blood products.

2.   This case marks the first time China has acknowledged a medical crisis relating to contamination by HIV and the possibility of official negligence in the handling of blood products.

3.   A leading Belarus opposition leader returned to court on Tuesday to defend himself against charges of tax evasion and official negligence that he claims are politically motivated.

4.   A series of scandals, most notably one involving official negligence in the management of AIDS-tainted blood, has shaken Japanese confidence in officialdom.

5.   Former Attorney General Blanca Nelida Colan was arrested Wednesday on charges of cover-up, perjury, official negligence and illicit enrichment, a judicial spokeswoman said.

6.   He is currently facing charges of tax evasion and official negligence, which he claims are politically motivated.

7.   Citizens have denounced city officials for failing to take proper safety measures despite the series of disasters in the past three years blamed on human error and official negligence.

8.   Environmentalists were already planning action to protest what they see as official negligence in the face of the destruction of tropical rain forests on the Malaysian peninsula.

9.   Lack of fire prevention facilities and fire escapes as well as official negligence in enforcing safety were cited by prosecutors as major reasons for the high casulties.