41.   Crime is rising in Thailand as a severe economic crisis has left many people unemployed.

42.   Crime is rising, the currency is plunging, and Bulgaria is struggling to make payments on its foreign debt.

43.   Crime also has risen rapidly in the military amidst plummeting morale.

44.   Crime has risen sharply since the Soviet breakup, though recent statistics suggest violent crime has peaked and is even declining a bit.

45.   Crime is rising and corruption is rampant.

46.   Crime is rising in Haiti, but it is not clear if the criminals are apolitical or linked to political groups.

47.   Crime is rising in Mexico and business is thriving for companies that teach executives, their families and chauffeurs how to elude kidnappers, robbers and other criminals.

48.   Crime is rising throughout Central America, fed by widespread poverty, corruption and a breakdown in the traditionally strong family structure.

49.   Crime has risen across Europe since the Iron Curtain came down five years ago.

50.   Crime is rising sharply in Haiti.