31.   Johansson claimed three days ago Blatter was seeking to slash the number of World Cup places given to Europe with the sole purpose of being re-elected.

32.   Saudi Arabia aims to slash the number of foreign workers in a bid to boost local employment, an expert said Monday.

33.   The agency urged the government to slash the number of ground troops and reconnaissance units but did not specify the scale of reductions.

34.   The Home Office said the fine system had been a success in slashing the number of illegal immigrants coming into the country.

35.   The MDC said the Mugabe government has deliberately slashed the number of polling stations in urban areas where the party enjoys its greatest support.