61.   Although flood wates continued to recede in France, the far north Ardennes area remained badly flooded.

62.   An EU-Mideast free trade area remains a very long-term goal given the poor economic performance and ongoing conflict in the region.

63.   An upper level low pressure area remains southeast of the Virgin Islands this morning.

64.   Although the hostilities tapered off by Sunday and the area remained quiet on Monday, few people ventured home.

65.   Although the Philippines has a high literacy rate, many remote rural and tribal areas remain out of reach of basic government services like education.

66.   Andy McFee, another of the European Tour directors, suggested that holes could be shortened if certain areas remained under water while others drained well.

67.   Areas of difference remain, however.

68.   Areas around Bunia remain some of the most dangerous in Congo.

69.   Because these areas remained saturated from recent rains.

70.   Because this area remains unstable, other waterspouts are possible over the waters in the warning area during the next two hours and possibly beyond.