1.   The ruling came as the Supreme Court wrapped up work for its current term with decisions in a group of high-profile cases.

2.   The ruling came as many industry executives had gathered at a major computer trade show in Las Vegas known as Comdex.

3.   Its ruling came with exceptional haste for the court, the day after it heard arguments in the case.

4.   The ruling came as international oil companies pressed government to allow the export of natural gas they prospect and produce in Bangladesh.

5.   The ruling came as Spain is focusing on environmental protection.

6.   The ruling came as Simpson was reportedly on the brink of a major change in his legal strategy.

7.   The ruling came hours before Jackson was to perform at a charity concert.

8.   The ruling came as the Australian government undertakes a review of media ownership rules barring television operators from also controlling newspapers, and vice versa.

9.   The ruling came in response to an application by the opposition United Democratic Movement.

10.   The ruling came as Rita Suessmuth received support from the parliamentary leader of the ruling Christian Union parties.