31.   In a nation rich in oil and natural energy, the ministry is a powerful agency.

32.   It also gave other countries incentive to behave less prudently, knowing rich nations would always be a backstop.

33.   It is truer in rich nations than in poor ones, but almost everywhere consumers are becoming more sophisticated and demanding.

34.   James Wolfensohn, president of the World Bank, says rich nations should attack corruption by helping the poor ones train civil servants and build schools.

35.   It will also make a start at providing infected mothers with long-term anti-HIV drug treatments of the type that have recently transformed AIDS care in rich nations.

36.   Judging from some of the challenges ahead, the kind of lasting stability enjoyed by rich industrial nations still seems somewhat elusive.

37.   Many European governments fear such an approach could lead to cutbacks in the amount of aid that rich nations will make available.

38.   Maybe, because it reflects relatively low savings rates in a rich nation with an aging population.

39.   Now, rich nations receive more in debt payment from the developing world than they are giving in aid and investment.

40.   Once again, good news about medical technology for rich nations is another story for countries that could benefit most.