11.  Justice Flemming Norcott Jr., one of the two dissenting justices, said in a short written statement said his previous opposition to the death penalty is well documented.

12.  Lukashenko, a Soviet-style leader who has little tolerance for dissent, has sent baton-wielding police to disperse several previous opposition rallies.

13.  Washington won praise, however, for easing its previous opposition to any restrictions on laser weapons.

14.  Police had broken up previous opposition rallies but Musharraf recently said he would allow protests at designated points if prior permission was sought.