51.   Those cuts followed the collapse of the Russian economy and were aimed at easing fears of a worldwide credit crunch.

52.   With the economic decline that followed the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe now reversed, many companies are increasing production and enjoying their first taste of profits.

53.   Yet demand overseas is already slowing following the collapse of numerous Southeast Asian currencies, with exports to Thailand and South Korea falling the most.

54.   Yet hopes for a cleanup have been stymied by the regional administrative chaos following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

55.   Zhirinovsky, a foe of Yeltsin, has called for Moscow to reclaim the former Soviet republics that declared their independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

56.   People hold the government responsible for the crisis following the collapse of several pyramid schemes.

57.   A bloody army mutiny escalated Monday as rebels shot and wounded two French soldiers trying to protect foreigners following the collapse of truce talks.

58.   A committee of lawmakers called on the government Wednesday to take action to ensure the survival of digital television following the collapse of ITV Digital.

59.   After a five-week trial, Werner Rey was sentenced last month for attempted fraud, falsifying documents and fraudulent bankruptcy following the collapse of his business empire.

60.   Albania has been gripped by chaos since early March, following the collapse of high-risk investment schemes since the beginning of the year.