11.   Bombing attacks in Kosovo, as well as the continued absence of an IMF loan, were two key reasons for the downturn.

12.   Deputy Planning Minister Ali Shaath said another major impediment to business growth was the continued absence of air and sea ports in Gaza.

13.   His continued absence has fueled speculation about the potential collapse of the government.

14.   Israeli security officials have said they are concerned that Palestinians will resort to violence in the continued absence of peace talks.

15.   The continued absence of foreign funds also still troubles the market, analysts said.

16.   There was also a recall for Lance Klusener, while Boucher remains captain in the continued absence of Shaun Pollock who has a side strain.

17.   While some pointed to the continued absence of Peter Forsberg and his importance on the power play, Roy said not to use him as a crutch.

18.   In contrast, the price of oil remained higher, with the continued absence of Iraqi crude on the international markets.

19.   Injury problems for world number one Steffi Graf and the continued absence of former top ranked Monica Seles has left the door at the top slightly ajar.

20.   Fabien Piveteau will continue in goal for the Principality side in the continued absence of both Fabien Barthez and Marc Delaroche.