51.   However, sources who asked not to be identified said it was unlikely that the final choice would be announced at the weekend.

52.   In October, the French government announced its choice of Lagardere Group over rival bidder Alcatel Alsthom SA to take over Thomson.

53.   In announcing its choice for ads aimed at adults, Burger King disclosed it has decided to hire a separate agency to handle its advertising aimed at children.

54.   Karzai was expected to announce his choices for key ministries later Tuesday.

55.   Last week, the Port Authority and the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. announced the choice of architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle as the urban planning consultant.

56.   Many Iranians proudly announced their choice to anyone who would listen.

57.   President Suleyman Demirel, who would designate the new premier, said he would meet with all party leaders before announcing his choice.

58.   Ramos ended months of speculation when he announced his choice late Monday from a field of eight aspirants from the ruling Lakas-NUCD party.

59.   Prodi said the cabinet choices should be announced shortly after the new parliament reconvenes Thursday.

60.   She said the choice would be announced later.