71.   His comments followed criticism of the elections by the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

72.   His comments followed reports on Sunday that Iraq was trying to strike a deal in a bid to get the sanctions eased.

73.   Her comment followed a warning by Mahathir that Malaysia could recall students from Australia if their safety was threatened by racist behaviour.

74.   Her comment follows talks here last week between Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin and Vice President Al Gore during which the US side said differences had been narrowed.

75.   Her comments followed her recent visit to China and came just ahead of a visit to Beijing by a US Trade Representative team to monitor the situation.

76.   His comment followed reports that former trade minister Kim Chul-Su was withdrawing his candidacy for director-general of the world trade watchdog.

77.   His comments follow allegations of unfair practices by his ruling Golkar party, one of only three officially sanctioned parties in Indonesia.

78.   His comments follow an abortive army revolt last Monday.

79.   His comments follow protracted disputes between the United States and Japan over trade barriers.

80.   His comments follow reports that alleged bomber Reid converted to Islam while serving a prison sentence.