71.   Despite relative political stability, the food situation in Afghanistan remains grave, according to the agency.

72.   The relative stability of the Canadian dollar enabled the central bank to reduce the cost of money, which had been raised in the past two weeks.

73.   The recent recovery of the Mexican stock market and the relative stability of the peso also reflect a return of investor confidence, Shafer said.

74.   The unrest which has accompanied the protests over the poll is unprecedented in Ivory Coast, known since its independence from France for its relative stability.

75.   Lesotho has enjoyed relative stability for the past few months, but last year was rocked by two army mutinies and a royal coup.

76.   Shen warned both Tokyo and Washington to tread warily and bear in mind the relative stability enjoyed by the Asia-Pacific region in recent years.