71.   Fresh anthrax alerts hit postal centers in New Zealand and Australia on Wednesday, forcing their closure after workers found mail carrying unidentified white powder.

72.   Forest fires sent clouds of smoke billowing over the capital of Honduras, forcing closure of the international airport Wednesday.

73.   He later forced the closure of the Indian embassy in Suva.

74.   He said shortages of fuel, electricity and money have slowed distribution of drugs and forced the closure of factories that produce vaccines.

75.   Heavy rains, which have prevailed across southern Spain all week, also forced the closure of roads elsewhere in southern Valencia and in the neighboring region of Murcia.

76.   Heavy rains forced the closure of airports on four islets, including Penghu, officials said.

77.   He said it may also force the closure of companies involved in such activities, confiscation of goods and penalties for illicit enrichment.

78.   Heavy rains in the north have caused rivers to jump their banks and forced the closure of schools.

79.   High seas forced the closure of a section of coastal highway in the region.

80.   Huge clouds of thick volcanic ash from erupting Mount Ruapehu forced the closure of five airports on Tuesday.