71.   Army Commander Gen Chetta Thanajaro said he was stunned by the report, but added that he would maintain his neutral stance toward the national government idea.

72.   At the same time, Maskhadov has been under increasing pressure from the opposition to control criminal groups and toughen his stance toward Russia.

73.   Barak has demanded the Palestinians fight anti-Israeli groups, but has taken a more moderate stance toward the Palestinians than Netanyahu.

74.   Beijing also adopted a tougher stance toward the black market, making unofficial currency trades a criminal offense.

75.   Barak insisted last week that the coalition agreement, which has a moderate stance toward negotiations with the Arabs, would not be altered by the Likud.

76.   Barak is running for prime minister against right-wing opponent Ariel Sharon, who calls for a much tougher stance toward the Palestinians.

77.   Beijing also adopted a tougher stance toward the black market, making unofficial currency trade a criminal offense.

78.   Blair proposed a more conciliatory stance toward Ankara.

79.   Bush elaborated on his stance toward North Korea in a pre-departure interview with Asian journalists.

80.   But Bush has taken a tougher stance toward North Korea.