61.   Iraqi officials tried Tuesday to convince the Security Council that Baghdad has met the terms for ending economic sanctions by destroying all illegal weapons.

62.   Iraq accused the United States Saturday of trying to pressure U.N. members into agreeing that Baghdad violated sanctions by flying pilgrims to Islamic holy places in Saudi Arabia.

63.   It is wrong to assume that mere condemnation or limited sanctions by the major powers will deter them from the path of a potentially armed conflict.

64.   It would further lift trade sanctions by requiring congressional OK for the president to use food, medicine or medical equipment in a trade embargo.

65.   Japan has hinted that it might try to head off the sanctions by promising to boost overseas auto production.

66.   Japan has threatened to respond to sanctions by filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization accusing the United States of unfair actions.

67.   Japanese officials say they would answer U.S. sanctions by trying to resolve the dispute under international trade rules, which could include an appeal to the World Trade Organization.

68.   Japan argues small nations welcomed a secret vote to avoid censure and possible sanctions by the United States and other powerful CITES members that propose resolutions they disagree with.

69.   KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - France does not support unilateral sanctions by any country against another, its President, Jacques Chirac, said yesterday.

70.   Kuwait has accused Iraq of violating U.N. sanctions by exporting goods it received under a U.N. humanitarian program to help ordinary citizens, especially children.