11.   In currency dealings, the dollar remained under selling pressure as domestic investors took profits following recent gains.

12.   In Malacca, Kit Siang told a Press conference the decision was taken following complaints from the Malacca and Perak State committees.

13.   It was not clear whether these precautions were taken following any specific threats.

14.   Malaysian shares closed sharply lower as retailers took profit following spectacular gains last week, traders said.

15.   On the stock market, the Nikkei average fell as investors took profits following the day-earlier rally.

16.   Spokesman Nicholas Burns said the action was taken following the deployment of an international observer group in the contested area and steps toward a separation of forces.

17.   Such sentiments are no longer taken lightly following the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in November by a Jewish opponent of his peacemaking.

18.   The austerity measures were taken following an ABRI top brass meeting yesterday morning.

19.   The actions were taken following political tension stemming from violence in the southern Chiapas region.

20.   The decision was taken following heavy rain received in hydroelectric reservoirs during the past two weeks, the board said.