Sentences with phrase «prompted widespread condemnation»

Jubilant scenes accompanied Megrahi's return to Libya, which prompted widespread condemnation around the world and damaged Tripoli's standing after a period of rapprochement with the international community.

David Silvester's comments in his local newspaper that the recent «storms and floods» were the direct result of his decision to legalise gay marriage have prompted widespread condemnation - and his suspension from Ukip.