31.   Most countries were fully certified and a few were decertified but were spared economic penalties on national security grounds.

32.   Nations deemed to be drug enforcement deadbeats can be subject to economic penalties.

33.   Serbia, the dominant Yugoslav republic, is already suffering from years of economic penalties imposed for its role in fomenting wars in neighboring Croatia and Bosnia.

34.   The EU agreed not to impose any economic penalties until a WTO panel determines whether the new tax system complies with WTO rules.

35.   The United States, Japan and South Korea have warned that a launch could trigger economic penalties against North Korea, which relies heavily on foreign aid.

36.   The United States, Japan and South Korea have warned that a launch could trigger economic penalties against North Korea, which relies on foreign aid.

37.   Those who do not pass muster can be subject to economic penalties.

38.   Uncooperative countries can be subject to economic penalties.

39.   Under law, these countries could be subject to sanctions ranging from a wrist slap to economic penalties.

40.   Under U.S. law, countries found not to be cooperating in curbing drug trafficking can be subject to economic penalties.