21.  Not surprisingly, the move has raised strong protests by environmentalists concerned that it could destroy the forest ecosystem.

22.  On Wednesday, the lower house of Parliament, which has a heavy concentration of Communists, approved the measure, prompting strong protest from the Central Bank.

23.  Over the strong protests of the Clinton administration, congressional Republicans, led by Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina, called for such a move last year.

24.  President Bill Clinton faces a deadline tomorrow for deciding whether to waive a provision of Cuba sanctions legislation that has touched off strong protests by European allies.

25.  Russian referee Nikolai Levnikov issued a caution to Cesar Sampaio for a foul, prompting a strong protest from Dunga.

26.  Russia sent the seven to China, which immediately returned them to North Korea, prompting strong protests from the high commissioner for refugees.

27.  So far, the incident has not provoked strong protests in the manner of Howard Beach and Bensonhurst, partly because Teague has asked that there not be demonstrations.

28.  State Department issues strong protest to Russians.

29.  The action brought strong protests from Chechen leaders who had been appointed by Russia.

30.  The accident provoked strong protest in Italy and strained relations between it and the United States.