British Gas has announced that it is to abandon its operations in Ecuador, citing economic grounds.

Diplomats said that Russia and other member countries agreed with China, citing humanitarian grounds.

But Mr. Calvin said he could not cite grounds for appeal to federal courts.

But critics cite reasonable grounds for reaching the opposite conclusion.

Late Monday, the government said it would postpone the decision, citing administrative difficulties and humanitarian grounds, Reuters reported.

He cited strong humanitarian grounds to release Mr. Pope.

Senators had cited several grounds for their discomfort and uncertainty.

The medical profession in South Africa is generally opposed to surrogate motherhood, citing ethical grounds.

The rabbi, citing religious grounds, is trying to prevent the state prison system from shaving off his beard.

On Wednesday a different judge, citing similar grounds, dismissed new charges brought by the Mexico City prosecutor against the same suspect.