41.   Stern action is taken against bus owners -- including revoking licenses -- whose crews are found guilty of offering or selling tickets for more than the official rates.

42.   Stern action will be taken against madrassas and other educational institutions that admit foreign students without informing the government, the Interior Ministry said.

43.   The amendments are in line with a recent Cabinet directive to the authorities to take stern action against those caught carrying out open burning.

44.   The Asian Football Confederation on Friday warned players and officials that they face stern action including fines and suspensions if they are caught promoting corruption and violence.

45.   The Asian Football Confederation told players and officials last year that they face stern action including fines and suspensions if they are caught promoting corruption.

46.   The councilors urged the city office of the Ministry of Health and other related parties over the weekend to take stern action against hospital touts.

47.   The Armed Forces have so far tolerated rallies on campus sites but promised to take stern action against those trying to take their protests onto the streets.

48.   The Clinton administration says it will take stern action against any American civilian pilot who penetrates Cuban airspace during a memorial service Saturday.

49.   The government called the strikes illegal and promised stern legal action.

50.   The government also warned of stern legal action against striking workers, saying the planned strikes are illegal.