31.   On Wednesday, state TV announced a reduction of electricity prices, and the resignation of a hard-line Socialist Party leader in the provincial city Nis.

32.   Previously, Alitalia had put its Rome headquarters on sale, while also announcing reductions at its fleet and cuts of its flight schedule.

33.   Sinha, who announced a reduction of government-set interest rates in February to stimulate investment, ruled out any move to boost rates.

34.   State TV announced a reduction of electricity prices, and the resignation of the hardline leader of his Socialist Party in the provincial city Nis.

35.   Thai Danu Bank Tuesday announced across-the-board reductions on its deposit interest rates, to become effective Wednesday.

36.   The company announced the reductions Thursday.

37.   The group announced a reduction of funds from some Persian Gulf states.

38.   The government has already announced sharp reductions in subsidies to Australian companies involved in small aid projects overseas.

39.   The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Bureau issued a notice announcing the reduction in royalties.

40.   The two countries said they would only cut if Russia announces a larger reduction.