Catalan leader Artur Mas has been swept by events into open confrontation with Madrid. (news-to-use.com)
A source was quoted to have said: «The governor was unhappy that the two could engage in open confrontation, which could ridicule the state», adding that «Shettima summoned the meeting to resolve the crisis, and find ways to avert a recurrence.» (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
They maintained an appearance of cordiality toward the Holy See, skirting open confrontation in negotiations. (firstthings.com)