51.   Before firing gunshots, the rebels announced over a hand mike that they were members of the Revolutionary Communist Party.

52.   But the German announced over the weekend that she would skip Rome and the French Open.

53.   Cabinet positions and special advisers announced over the past week by Mexican President-elect Vicente Fox, who takes office Friday.

54.   Cabinet positions and special advisers announced over the past week by Mexican President-elect Vicente Fox.

55.   Chernomyrdin announced over the weekend that he would definitely be a candidate.

56.   Clouds began moving in and a lightning warning was announced over loudspeakers as the last astronaut was strapped in place aboard Discovery.

57.   China has virtually eradicated polio, with only one new case announced over the past several years.

58.   Details of the new programs were to be announced over the course of the year.

59.   During halftime, officials announced over loudspeakers that Theo Zidane was born on Saturday.

60.   El Espectador is closing as a daily and will now appear only on Sundays, director Carlos Lleras de la Fuente announced over the radio on Wednesday.