In another area, reducing trade barriers in services, European officials criticized Washington for blocking progress.

Dr. Karadzic criticized Washington for siding with the Muslims.

While criticizing Washington and its allies, Tunisia's Government has made it clear that it would protect Western interests.

Canadians still criticize Washington for its differing priorities on such issues as acid rain.

Mexican officials have repeatedly criticized Washington for not opening the border.

Some Iraqi dissidents criticized Washington for so far offering computers, fax machines and office supplies instead of military hardware.

With Europe's stock markets battered recently, largely because of the dollar's fall, Europeans have grown more outspoken in criticizing Washington.

Instead, Touhy criticized Washington and then allayed Daley's anger.

The final communique, in its section on the Middle East, also implicitly criticized Washington.

The members of the European Community and other countries criticize Washington for dragging its feet on agreeing to a liberalization in shipping, aviation and telecommunications.