21.   But customarily cautious Japanese investors are attracted by the high potential in the region, where neighboring countries like Thailand and Malaysia top world economic growth charts.

22.   But the focus on Africa does not mean the federation plans to scale back aid work in Afghanistan and neighboring countries, said Cherpitel.

23.   Buyoya dissolved the parliament and other democratic institutions, but was persuaded to reinstate them when neighboring countries imposed economic sanctions on Burundi.

24.   Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy Jesaya Nyamu said deregulation would encourage smuggling from neighboring countries.

25.   Dreifuss and other ministers said the legalization plan was a health risk and would turn Switzerland into a haven for drug tourists and traffickers and anger neighboring European countries.

26.   Due to the conflict, neighboring countries have lost a major trading market.

27.   Fires have been raging there since July, blanketing Indonesia and neighboring countries in a smothering smog.

28.   Fires have been raging in various parts of the nation since July, blanketing Indonesia and neighboring countries in a smothering smog.

29.   French President Jacques Chirac has called for European and American participation, but the Tutsi rebel leader in Zaire said he would allow troops from only neighboring African countries.

30.   French President Jacques Chirac has called for European and American participation, but the Tutsi rebel leader said he would allow troops from only neighboring African countries.