31.   Waller said rising newsprint costs and the lagging state economy prompted the decision.

32.   What prompted his decision to enter the Canadian Air Force?

33.   A bank official said the decision was prompted by the fall in the value of Indian and Pakistani currencies.

34.   A company spokeswoman did not know whether the extended stock slide prompted the decision to hold the conference call.

35.   A series of knee operations and other leg injuries prompted his decision to quit.

36.   A technical problem with the oxygen system he used to breathe prompted his decision to land in Myanmar, he said.

37.   About the surprise inclusion of veterans Roberto Baggio and Giuseppe Bergomi on the Italian roster, Maldini said their impressive form and performances this year prompted his decision.

38.   Becker said his decision was prompted by security concerns.

39.   Former prime minister Sir Julius Chan said Wednesday that an upsurge in rebel attacks on Bougainville island last year prompted his decision to hire foreign mercenary soldiers.

40.   He did not say what prompted his decision.