71.   On the downside, investors continue to be troubled by Middle East political tensions, ongoing accounting disclosures and the threat of terrorist acts.

72.   On the contrary, it has generated recurring political tensions with Latin American countries.

73.   Political tensions will rise around several scheduled events this year, Morita said.

74.   Peruvian stocks fell for the first time in three sessions, following other regional markets, on concerns that political tension will hurt future investment in the country.

75.   Poland is not exactly free of political tension or social turmoil.

76.   Political tension between India and Pakistan also caused concern.

77.   Political tension that sparked a violent demonstration in Jakarta Thursday has prompted some investors to trim stock holding in Indonesia, investors and analysts said.

78.   Political tensions would rise geometrically.

79.   Political tensions are high in Pakistan following the ouster of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto amid charges of corruption and abuse of power.

80.   Political tensions have been mounting as Zimbabwe braces for presidential elections, widely expected early next year.