41.   Describing the town as a stronghold for militants, the Israeli forces moved in before dawn Saturday and announced by loudspeaker that Beit Hanoun was under curfew.

42.   Delta, the only major carrier that had not announced layoffs by Saturday, warned employees to expect them soon.

43.   France intends to create an international stock exchange to rival a new joint exchange recently announced by Germany and Britain, the head of the French stock market said.

44.   He added that the flexible land-sales programs announced by the government this week had brought good news to the real estate sector.

45.   He said production or output in Thailand will not be affected by the downsizing of overseas operations as announced by Samsung Group.

46.   His chief spokesman said Balladur would announce by the end of the month whether he will run in the spring elections.

47.   His spokesman, Nicolas Sarkozy, said Balladur would announce by the end of the month whether he will run in the spring elections.

48.   He was commenting on the increase in chicken price as announced by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Megat Junid Megat Ayub on Wednesday.

49.   However, the heavy equipment division is expected to face difficulties due to deferment of major infrastructure projects as announced by the Government recently.

50.   Impending diplomatic ties with China means South Africa will cut off similar ties with Taiwan, as announced by Mandela last year.