51.   Annan said operations would be halted until the Congolese authorities had explained why they took the action against Christopher Harland of Canada, a spokesman said in New York.

52.   Antara said Idris had told workers Saturday that while Bre-X had halted its operations, the company intended to fulfill all its obligations to its workers.

53.   Annan said operations would be halted until the Congolese authorities had explained why they took the action against Christopher Harland of Canada, a spokesman said.

54.   Bank Artha Graha ordered all of its branch offices in Jakarta and nearby towns to halt operations today to prevent possible damage.

55.   Barbados-based Carib Express, which offers flights to eight Caribbean nations, halted operations indefinitely on Thursday.

56.   But coastal ferry routes halted operations because of storm and high-wave warnings, stranding thousands of summer vacationers.

57.   But he did not say security operations would be halted entirely.

58.   But SingTel did apologize to startled customers and promised to halt the operation after it was revealed in the local news media.

59.   Carib Express, which offers flights to eight Caribbean nations, halted operations indefinitely on Thursday.

60.   During the suspension periods, the companies will halt all operations nationwide.