51.   A general strike called by Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, has brought the country to a standstill for three weeks.

52.   A general strike called by Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, has brought the country to a standstill for nearly three weeks.

53.   A public utility strike last Thursday brought the country to a near standstill.

54.   Ahmad called on the public to give Habibie a chance to carry out his duty to bring the country out of economic and political turmoil.

55.   Besides, it brings the country closer to the aim of being the regional centre of learning.

56.   But after six years of famine and civil war, the latest pledge could bring the country closer to reconciliation.

57.   But organizers said on Monday that they hope the event will bring the countries closer together.

58.   But they had indicated they would approve of Dini if his mandate focused on bringing the country to elections.

59.   But the opposition says Chavez has concentrated power into his own hands and brought the country dangerously close to dictatorship.

60.   Commentators called for Musharraf to move now to bring the country together.