Throughout the region in the 70's came persistent accusations of internal meddling by Libyan agents, including the financing of guerrilla groups and assassination squads.

But embarrassed by persistent Turkish accusations that they were running a "Christian club," Europe's bureaucrats softened their stance.

Ask about persistent accusations that G.E., which has made good on its earnings predictions every quarter for decades, manages its numbers to mask deteriorating earnings, and the storm clouds gather.

Ilyumzhinov denies persistent accusations of diverting the republic's resources for his own use (in fact he does not draw a salary as president) and of suppressing media freedom.

Last year President Mandela's former wife, Winnie, was also dogged by persistent accusations of impropriety.

However secure he is in his own ability, the champion is upset by the most persistent accusation, that he's never fought a genuine heavyweight.

Mr. Timoney, 54, will take over on Jan. 2 from Raul Martinez, whose 1,100-member force is facing several lawsuits and persistent accusations of police brutality.

Shiites bristle at the persistent accusations of allegiance to Iran.

State Department Criticism General Doe's image here and abroad has also suffered from persistent accusations of human rights abuses.

His image has also suffered from persistent accusations of human rights abuses.