This led to widespread demonstrations and strikes, and the decision was eventually revoked.

The announcement came at the end of a day of widespread demonstrations in Rangoon.

Americans are misled, he said, by the widespread demonstrations in the streets.

The dismissal caused widespread demonstrations in the northern provinces.

Not surprisingly, the loss of territories sparked widespread popular demonstrations.

After widespread demonstrations in 1990, the country's royal family gave up most of its power and declared Nepal a constitutional monarchy.

Its implementation was suspended following 10 days of widespread demonstrations across Iran in October 2008.

Initial strikes turned into widespread demonstrations demanding a Kosovan republic.

The events afforded an occasion for widespread demonstrations by human rights groups and others seeking greater freedoms.

Their new activism could flare into more widespread demonstrations.