21.   In a series of meetings this year, each country has prepared a voluntary plan containing steps to meet the free trade goal.

22.   In Belgium, Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt said the country is preparing to evacuate its nationals from Congo if necessary.

23.   Meanwhile Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is preparing for a possible Iraqi attack.

24.   Sibal said the availability of more information on El Nino has enabled many countries to prepare better for the current onslaught than in the past.

25.   Russian president says his country prepared to cut its nuclear arsenal by two-thirds, matching U.S. plan.

26.   Some European countries prepared to pool their resources.

27.   South Korea resumed emergency food aid to North Korea Wednesday as the two hostile countries prepared to meet to review their overall relations.

28.   Sporting events with local interest have been attracting larger crowds than normal as the country prepares to host the Olympic Games in two years.

29.   The Austria-France game was one of several exhibition game as countries prepare for upcoming European Championship games.

30.   The bank said that southeast Asian countries are preparing a regional economic surveillance system to prevent any future financial crises.