41.   He also called on the relevant authorities to act on sensitive matters immediately and not allow disputes to simmer.

42.   He said authorities had acted on a tip in seizing the shipment of grouper fish at the Puerto Princesa airport bound for Manila en route to the foreign destinations.

43.   However, authorities have acted against several religious groups recently.

44.   It called on authorities to act against what it called enemies of the state, saying they were financed from abroad.

45.   Jiang later told reporters local authorities acted to preserve security.

46.   Later Sunday, however, after a meeting with Central Bank President Mario Blejer, he said authorities would act to prop up the peso if necessary.

47.   Malaysian authorities acted quickly to smother the protest movement.

48.   Looking tired but relieved, most passengers said Chinese authorities had acted efficiently in ensuring their speedy return.

49.   Muslim leaders said authorities acted on scant evidence and anti-Arab stereotypes.

50.   Norwegian expert Asbjorn Eide said he was very concerned over the incident in Texas, but that the U.S. authorities are acting to prevent a recurrence.