41.   One key U.S. demand has been for Mexican authorities to tighten monetary policy as a way of supporting the peso by pushing interest rates higher.

42.   Police have detained several more dissidents, human rights groups said Saturday, as authorities tightened their repression of political dissent.

43.   Portuguese authorities are tightening the rope around the neck of a religious sect with recommendations to ban controversial radio and television broadcasts.

44.   So far none on list has entered Thailand as Malaysian authorities tightened security in the border area, the official said.

45.   Taliban authorities have tightened security around the city, increasing the number of checkpoints for travelers coming and going from Kabul.

46.   The authorities recently tightened the house arrest of former party General Secretary Zhao Ziyang.

47.   The Bangkok Post newspaper reported Thursday that Burmese authorities have tightened visa restrictions on journalists.

48.   The disasters led to national soul-searching about the human price of economic development, and authorities have tightened building standards and safety regulations, but hazards persist.

49.   The newspaper Bangkok Post in neighboring Thailand reported that Burmese authorities have tightened restrictions on granting new visas for journalists.

50.   The newspaper Bangkok Post reported Thursday that Burmese authorities have tightened visa restrictions on journalists.