41.   Bond investors dislike word of an improving economy, which carries the threat of inflation.

42.   But Sabaya said the threat was carried out because he felt the government was insincere.

43.   But that would carry the threat of Israeli retaliation against Syrian targets, a risk Damascus might be unwilling to run.

44.   But it was not clear if they would carry out that threat.

45.   But Placke and other analysts said Iraq does not have the military capability to carry out threats.

46.   But separatist leaders say they will execute the prisoners if Moscow carries out its threat.

47.   He reiterated Wednesday that with the alliance no longer viewing Russia as an adversary, its expansion carries no threat to Russia.

48.   Howard also said the conflict might not have reached its present level if threats of military action had been carried out months earlier.

49.   However, Japanese and Chinese trade policies were cited as priorities for the United States, a designation that does not carry the threat of possible trade sanctions.

50.   If Jayaram Jayalalitha carries out her threat, it would deprive the government of its parliamentary majority and could lead to its collapse after parliament reconvenes on Thursday.