21.   The assistant governor added that when the currency crisis spread to Malaysia, the banking system faced the turmoil from a position of strength.

22.   The accord was aimed at bailing Thailand out of its currency crisis, which has created fears that other Southeast Asian countries could face similar turmoil.

23.   They note that Argentina, which was in a similar monetary crisis and faced political turmoil, was less fortunate.

24.   As well as the court challenge, Deuba is facing turmoil within his government.

25.   Several other nations, including Fiji, Nauru and the Solomons, face electoral turmoil which could also result in changes of government.