101.   However, Costello said the government would consider on its merits any proposal for a takeover of St. George bank, the largest of the second tier smaller banks.

102.   However, he said the fee would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

103.   In a draft considered short on impact players, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a college pitcher they think can help their rotation in a few years.

104.   Interior Minister Giorgio Napolitano confirmed that policy Thursday, but said that each request for asylum would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

105.   Israel and the Palestinians were considering on Sunday two plans aimed at bringing an end to more than seven months of conflict.

106.   Italy is now considered on track to join the euro.

107.   Justice Hungerford ordered that the players should be considered on their merits.

108.   Kajiyama, considered tough on economic reform, has backing from the business sector.

109.   Justice Conrad Seagroatt will on Friday consider issuing a subpoena against the force after being told officers were reluctant to open secret files into the controversial case.

110.   Kempter said the use of methyl bromide would be considered on a case-by-case basis.