41.   Iran has criticized Gulf states for their close ties with the United States, which it considers along with Israel, as its arch-enemies.

42.   Saudi newspapers reported Saturday that King Fahd is considering with compassion a written appeal for a pardon from the families of Deborah Parry and Lucille McLauchlan.

43.   Smith said ejection seats are being considered along with flyaway crew modules.

44.   The Argentine men are considered along with Brazil as the odds-on gold-medal favorites.

45.   The Council gave Villeneuve an official reprimand and said if an infraction occurred again, it would consider it with more severity.

46.   The Salt Lake Tribune, without citing sources, said it has learned he has been interviewed by the FBI and may be considering a deal with government prosecutors.

47.   Trinidad, which won the Caribbean Cup at home in July, was considered along with the Americans to be one of the stronger teams in the group.

48.   While acknowledging the positive values which come with globalization, the church considers with concern the negative aspects which follow in its wake.

49.   With Zanardi considered by team owner Chip Ganassi more of a road racer than an oval specialist, the next four races should be interesting.

50.   Firms should consider mergers with other companies before they decide on bankruptcy, he added.