41.   The Ivory Coast government assured the EU it would investigate the problem and punish those responsible, the EU announced.

42.   The Philippine government has assured the International Monetary Fund that it will continue to liberalize trade, according to the central bank.

43.   The Muslim-led government is assuring their safety.

44.   The Thai government has assured the inmates that they will be well protected in the Tham Hin camp, even though it is close to the border with Myanmar.

45.   They gave their assurances Thursday in response to news that many parents were concerned about having to pay for the exams even though the city government had assured otherwise.

46.   This morning the Chinese government assured our American ambassador that the crew would leave promptly.

47.   They will likely wind up in an incinerator unless the government can assure their safety before the meat gets too old to serve.

48.   U.S. government assures Taiwan that President Clinton did not negotiate any change in the U.S. commitment to the island during his trip to China.

49.   Van Aartsen told parliament the U.S. government had assured the Netherlands it cannot think of a situation in which it would launch a military action.

50.   Worried that rebel attacks in the capital could disrupt its peak tourist season, the government on Tuesday assured travellers that it was safe to visit Sri Lanka.