61.   The raw weather hampered the tedious task of finding human remains and evidence in the smoldering ruins, where an acrid odor continued to rise.

62.   The poor crop weather has hampered seed germination and prompted speculation the South American crops will be smaller than forecast by the U.S. Agriculture Department.

63.   The poor weather was hampering attempts to send in helicopters with emergency supplies, he said.

64.   The tedious work requires dexterity even in perfect weather, workers said, and the raw weather hampered the already-backbreaking task.

65.   There was no word on survivors as the poor weather hampered rescue efforts.

66.   They said bad weather hampered the operation, with some planes returning without firing missiles.

67.   Weather also hampered the resettlement plan.

68.   Grozny was virtually encircled Monday, but Russian authorities at the military base in Mozdok said foggy weather was hampering any possible attack.

69.   Grozny was virtually encircled Monday, but Russian authorities said foggy weather was hampering any possible attack.

70.   In Moscow Monday, Russian officials said foul weather was hampering the rescue effort.