41.   Most North Koreans have barely any food, but the government insists it will cling to its Stalinist system.

42.   Officially, the government insists that there has been no change in its commitment to economic reform.

43.   Officially, the government insists that no ransom has been paid, but large amounts of cash are known to have been transferred to the rebels.

44.   Officially, the federal government insists that the law is on its side.

45.   Provincial governments insist that land management falls under their jurisdiction, and that federal protection for wildlife represents a slap against Canadian-style home rule.

46.   Some say they have been oppressed under Turkish rule, but the government insists that they are granted the same rights as other citizens.

47.   Since the end of the Soviet Union, Russian governments have insisted that there was A Plan to lead the country towards prosperity.

48.   Still, the government insisted until Friday that Aburto acted alone.

49.   That effort dissolved when the French government insisted GEC hold less than half of Framatome.

50.   That effort, though, dissolved when the French government insisted GEC hold less than half of Framatome.