31.   Based on events that have unfolded so far, there seem little to suggestthat the tiger will further hurt the already battered economy.

32.   But his aloof, reticent style of governing was ineffective in dealing with civil war, flood devastation, a battered economy and famine.

33.   But most stay in tiny Ingushetia, crammed into emergency housing or squeezed into private homes and putting tremendous stress on the already battered economy.

34.   But his aloof, reticent way of governing was unable to come to grips with civil war, flood devastation, a battered economy and famine.

35.   But the battered Moroccan economy faces new pressures, with debt, drought and crippling underemployment.

36.   But most stay in Ingushetia, crammed into emergency housing or squeezed into private homes and putting tremendous new strains on the already battered economy.

37.   But most stay in Ingushetia, crammed into emergency housing or squeezed into private homes and putting tremendous stress on the already battered economy.

38.   But the battered Moroccan economy faces new pressures, with debt, drought and crippling unemployment.

39.   But whatever happens on the military front the battered economy is likely to suffer further blows.

40.   Chavalit also met with Michel Camdessus, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, which is administering the rescue plan for the battered Thai economy.