41.   Also Wednesday, the Swiss government appointed Alfred Defago, the general consul in New York, as its new ambassador to the United States.

42.   Civilian governor appointed by government.

43.   China resents the fact that the Vatican maintains official ties with Taiwan, while the Vatican refuses to allow the Chinese government to appoint bishops.

44.   Cort said the government had appointed former police commissioner Alvin Goodwin to further investigate the brutality allegations.

45.   Djindjic announced Friday that his government had appointed a board of directors for Studio B television.

46.   Djindjic announced Friday that his government had appointed a board of directors for Studio B, but the old employees may be difficult to sack.

47.   Djindjic announced Friday that his government had appointed a board of directors for Studio B television, headed by a top aide to another opposition leader, Vuk Draskovic.

48.   Earlier this year, the government appointed a panel of experts on philosophy, science and law to study ethical and moral questions regarding biotechnology research.

49.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he cannot control the Egyptian press, although his government also appoints some top editors.

50.   EU governments appointed a new team after the outgoing Commission resigned last March after a report uncovered widespread mismanagement in its offices.