51.   Authorities have banned a mass rally to protest worsening economic conditions, claiming they could not guarantee the safety of the marchers, an organizer said Tuesday.

52.   Authorities have banned all May Day demonstrations by workers in formerly Communist Albania in an apparent attempt to avoid likely anti-government protests, a trade union official said Saturday.

53.   Authorities have banned the use of cellular phones while driving in metropolitan Manila to prevent accidents on the road.

54.   Authorities also have banned students from carrying cellular telephones and pagers into examination halls to prevent cheating.

55.   Authorities banned fireworks and banners.

56.   Authorities banned the assembly of more than four people in any one location to prevent further mob violence.

57.   Authorities banned trucks and heavy vehicles from the streets to prevent attacks.

58.   Authorities have banned a demonstration planned for Sunday in Rabat by Islamic fundamentalists and some other groups to protest the U.S.-led military operation in Afghanistan.

59.   Authorities have banned all demonstrations.

60.   Authorities have banned crowds from assembling in Sira for five days.