41.   The situation is further complicated by the noise of other frightened animals barking and howling, telling your pet that something must be terribly wrong.

42.   The situation was also complicated by the changing nature of the disaster itself.

43.   The situation was complicated by rivalries and infighting among Ali, Zaman and Zahir, the three main anti-Taliban commanders.

44.   The situation was further complicated by the fact that New York Democratic officials are angry at national Democrats for scheduling a fund-raiser on the eve of the primary.

45.   The situation here is complicated by uncertainty over the truth of the charges.

46.   The situation is also complicated by the untamed nature of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.

47.   The situation is further complicated by German and Italian demands for permanent seats, which carry veto powers.

48.   The situation is further complicated by political factors, from the turmoil within the Republican leadership to the presidential aspirations of some of the main players.

49.   The situation is further complicated by the friction between London and Washington over aviation issues.

50.   The situation is further complicated by the loss of eight years of purchase rec-ords.