61.   In the end, Israeli security officials appeared relieved.

62.   In some cases, government officials appear to be erecting bureaucratic obstacles in response to pressure from Mexican businesses.

63.   In the United States, officials appear to be concerned that the groupcould stifle rival music video channels by giving its own channel advantages in access or pricing.

64.   In working to dissuade the former king, American officials appeared to be seeking more stable leadership even if it meant circumventing the will of the Afghan people.

65.   Industry officials appeared to be unconcerned by the summer downturn, insisting it occurs every year.

66.   Indian officials appear ready to use e-commerce liberalization as a bargaining chip to gain concessions in other trade areas, such as agriculture.

67.   Instead, Western officials appear to have agreed that a safer policy is to politically neutralize the Karadzic gang, an operation that has already begun.

68.   Jefferson County environmental groups say local officials appear willing to shoulder responsibility after years of neglect.

69.   Japan and Peru have no extradition treaty, and Japanese authorities traditionally refuse such requests, but Peruvian officials appear determined to bring the ex-president home.

70.   Japanese officials appeared particularly concerned by comments made Thursday to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Secretary of State Warren Christopher.