31.   The study showed a drop in symptoms among those who took the calcium supplements.

32.   The unexpected news from China increased the possibility that the report would show a drop in the U.S. export target for corn.

33.   Official figures showed a drop in foreign interest in the Sri Lankan economy because of labour unrest and the separatist war.

34.   Stocks were slightly down Friday morning in London following publication of British industrial production figures for June showing a drop on the previous month.