71.   US troops are stationed on Japanese soil and the two countries have pooled their efforts over the past year to press North Korea to relinquish its suspect nuclear program.

72.   Japanese investors have made concerted effort over the past two years to weaken the yen by buying up foreign bonds, such as US securities.

73.   Kim met Vice Foreign Minister Sadayuki Hayashi to call on Japan to make greater efforts over the controversy.

74.   Sampras has won the hearts here with his fighting efforts over the last week.

75.   Supporters and detractors of EU membership have doubled their efforts over the past few weeks to try and convince the undecided that their view is best.

76.   The government has made efforts over recent years to help the poorest, especially peasants.