31.   It was made following a series of clashes between the military and the MILF in the southern provinces of Basilan and Cotabato.

32.   It was made following the similar series of moves by Croatia last month.

33.   Rifkind noted, however, that both sides were keen on making headway following the assassination Saturday of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

34.   The announcement was made following a meeting between Interior Minister Esteban Moctezuma and the National Intermediation Commission, which has acted as a mediator in the talks.

35.   The announcement was made following a visit to Pakistan by Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati.

36.   The arrests were made following confessions by seven mafia turncoats.

37.   The announcement was made following a meeting on Friday between UN top brass and their civilian counterparts in the Croatian port of Split.

38.   The announcement was made following his defeat in the doubles at the Swiss Open, where he partnered Frenchman Cedric Pioline.

39.   The appointment was made following a meeting in the ruined capital Grozny between Maskhadov with political and military leaders, ITAR-TASS said.

40.   The decision will be made following a discussion between council members, he said.