41.   China and Russia refuse to agree to an international ban against land mines.

42.   Confirmation of the positive drug test would have resulted in a hefty international ban on the player under FIFA rules.

43.   Conservationists fear that a loosening of an international ban on ivory sales last year is likely to lead to more poaching throughout Africa.

44.   During his meeting with the prime minister, Nujoma asked for Japanese support in ending an international ban on ivory exports, Kyodo News reported.

45.   Foreign Office Minister David Davis said Britain will destroy almost half its stockpile immediately and will give up its remaining mines when there is an international ban.

46.   Godkin said the cyclist could face a two-year race ban in Australia and one year international ban.

47.   He obtained a court order that allowed him to compete in Germany despite a two-year international ban.

48.   Her most passionate mission was to secure an international ban on the use of land mines.

49.   Her most prominent mission was to secure an international ban on the use of land mines.

50.   Ince recently received an international ban from UEFA over his sending-off for England against Sweden in September.