41.   But Annan backed off at the request of the United States, urging that the council consider increases but offering no specific figure.

42.   But some diplomats have suggested the council could consider measures to punish Baghdad after hearing from Shah personally that his mission had failed.

43.   Council diplomats said it was uncertain when the council would consider the issue.

44.   Dangue Rewaka of Gabon, president of the Security Council, said the council would consider the report in more detail at a later time.

45.   Council considers Iraq sanctions renewal.

46.   He said as a long-term measure, the council should consider the proposal to legalise illegal factories in Kwantung Baru.

47.   He said the council may consider installing the pumps at existing walk- up flats if possible.

48.   He spoke after the council considered a draft resolution Wednesday.

49.   Hodac was fired, and Balvin was named to the post until the council could consider a permanent replacement.

50.   In addition, as a preliminary inducement to Iraq, Britain proposes the council consider allowing foreign investment in Iraq four months after inspectors return.