41.   Church fairs and processions were held around the country in celebrations blended with colorful local traditions.

42.   Das and other officials said the festival was one of many the government was holding around the world to promote Indian mangoes.

43.   Funeral services were being held around the country for the sailors whose bodies were recovered.

44.   His sunglasses were held around his neck by a black strap with Hebrew writing.

45.   Hundreds of tattooed Maori heads are held around the world after a lucrative trade developed in them during the last century.

46.   In response, China launched test missiles and held war games around Taiwan.

47.   In Searcy, Ark., members of the school board voted to let a nonprofit interdenominational group hold prayers around a stadium flag pole before high school games.

48.   It is expected to be held around the middle of next year.

49.   Japanese voters went to the polls Sunday to cast ballots for mayors and local assembly members in elections held around the country.

50.   Marches were to be held around France Saturday that could prove a test of support for Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin in his standoff with the jobless.