1.   But, in reality, the violence was provoked by the government.

2.   Such policies either ameliorate the worst conditions that might provoke violence or provide certain classes with advantages over classes below them.

3.   After the death of Karmi, Palestinians accused Sharon of trying to provoke Palestinian violence in hopes of avoiding peace talks.

4.   Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott directly blamed Milosevic in a statement on Wednesday for provoking the violence.

5.   Emotions are running high, she said, and nationalists on both sides may look to provoke violence that could aid them in national elections in November.

6.   Fila, however, said the authorities had provoked the violence with a ham-fisted assault on the compound.

7.   Flanagan said he believed this option would provoke less violence, and Mowlam said she agreed with him.

8.   He accused Israel of provoking Palestinian violence through its policy of tracking down and killing militants, including from Fatah.

9.   He said it was unlikely that the movie will provoke violence.