31.   High winds and rain are forecast to continue with clearing conditions expected later Friday.

32.   High winds and rain are forecast to continue with clearing conditions expected Friday.

33.   Except for the mature markets of Japan, Australia and Singapore, oil consumption was forecast to continue growing strongly in the regional markets.

34.   There are doubts the tie will get underway on time Friday because of rain, which persisted all day Thursday and was forecast to continue.

35.   Rain is forecast to continue throughout the weekend.