11.   House said ample rainfall and a cool spring has removed the threat of cotton whiteflies and viruses that often reduce production in Pakistan.

12.   If the assertion were successful, Kaczynski could be acquitted of the most serious charges against him and that could remove the threat of the death penalty.

13.   In addition, cooler temperatures and showers are expected during the next two days, removing the threat of dry weather.

14.   In Sarajevo the news of the agreement was welcomed by the Bosnian government and removed their threat of boycotting the election if Karadzic remained in office.

15.   It removes the threat of criminal charges against the brokerage firm.

16.   It also removed the threat of a huge increase in central bank sales, a worry that had been depressing gold prices for years.

17.   It removed the threat of a huge increase in central bank sales, a worry that had been depressing gold prices for years.

18.   It would also remove the threat of government control.

19.   Korea needs to refinance the debt to remove the threat of default and bolster its foreign exchange reserves.

20.   NATO officials sold the intervention as a one-time effort aimed at removing the threat to the capital and jump-starting peace talks.