31.   Dam said authorities are beginning to see evidence that the efforts to track down funding for terrorist groups may be making potential donors more cautious about giving their money.

32.   Earlier in the day, Pakistani authorities began clearing the way for the American warplanes.

33.   During the summer, the earthquake authority began offering additional coverage that has been selling briskly.

34.   Early last year, government and Church authorities began planning a high-profile burial ceremony for the slain Romanov family near the tomb of Peter the Great.

35.   Eighteen months ago, the authorities here began preparing for an overhaul of what was a fairly protected and sleepy financial system.

36.   European authorities are beginning to crack down.

37.   Federal authorities have just begun to consolidate their control over airport security and a staggering amount of work remains to be done.

38.   Federal authorities began mailing the summonses last week to hundreds of people living in and around Denver.

39.   Geneva authorities began an inquiry into suspect Russian money in Swiss accounts last year, and some banks reported suspicious transfers from the Bank of New York.

40.   German authorities began negotiating with the terrorists, who wanted safe passage and the release of prisoners.