71.   Like other Gulf states, the UAE has launched a drive to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on unpredictable crude earnings.

72.   Millions of dollars have been raised since such drives were launched after Serb forces overran Srebrenica earlier this month.

73.   Nottingham last week launched a drive to attract more German tourists.

74.   Palestinian police on Wednesday launched a drive to disarm Moslem militants in the wake of an anti-Israeli double suicide bombing which killed eight people.

75.   Police in Indian Kashmir have launched a drive to identify suspected militants living in rented accommodation, a top security officer said Wednesday.

76.   Republican presidential hopeful Bob Dole launched a drive Monday to spur rapid NATO expansion despite Russian objections, drawing immediate fire from the White House.

77.   Security forces launched a drive against illegal weapons four days ago ahead of voting.

78.   Supermarket owner Ala said people were buying slightly more food than usual but not stockpiling as they did when Sharon launched his West Bank drive.