In desperation, Baghdad promised autonomy to Kurds, but the agreement collapsed and fighting resumed.

Often, the major labels now promise autonomy to those independent labels in hopes that their instincts will hold.

Kosovo is promised only "substantial autonomy and self-government" after a period of international supervision.

After the revolution, Lenin had promised national autonomy and religious freedom for Muslims.

They promise autonomy, independence from the very home the piano helped create.

Bulgaria was promised autonomy, and guarantees were made against Turkish interference, but these were largely ignored.

The government lifted martial law in 1998, again promised greater autonomy, negotiated a cease-fire and withdrew some troops.

Mr. Toedtman said Friday that the reporters had been promised autonomy.

In response to concerns over its church associations, Whelan promised the paper would be independent, citing a contract that promised autonomy.

It promises the Kosovar rebels most of what they want: autonomy within Serbia for three years, and then an independent state.