101.   Germany lined up as expected with Miroslav Klose and towering striker Carsten Jancker leading the attack in their opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia here on Saturday.

102.   However, selling was much smaller than expected with demand from foreign investors helping to offset waning interest, brokers said.

103.   As a result, no problems were expected with breaches of anti-monopoly legislation.

104.   Brittan earlier held a working breakfast with Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin but was unable to meet as expected with US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky.

105.   Larger infrastructure projects could begin later and the private sector and direct foreign investment expected with the stabilisation of the peace process.

106.   JP Morgan chief economist Masaaki Kanno said the headline figures were better than expected with smaller firms also gaining in confidence.

107.   King Hassan of Morocco is also expected along with the emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Ahmed al-Sabah and Turkish President Suleman Demirel.

108.   My home village is expecting me with open arms.

109.   Separate commercial agreements are also expected with US investors.

110.   Similar or more serious problems are expected with the local elections which will see numerous Moslems elected to municipal councils in Serb-held areas.