41.   Canadian stocks declined on concern that stronger economic growth in the U.S. and Canada will discourage their central banks from lowering interest rates, analysts said.

42.   Chicago corn and soybean futures also declined on weather factors and crop improvements.

43.   Canadian stocks fell as gold producers like Barrick Gold Corp. declined on concern Australia will flood the market after producers there said they will increase bullion production.

44.   Chilean stocks declined on concern that a local mining company faced increased competition across almost its entire range of products.

45.   Chilean stocks declined on concern that economic troubles in Argentina could hurt the earnings of leading electric utilities.

46.   Church officials declined on Friday to name the second priest to be removed before informing congregants on Sunday.

47.   City University officials declined on Tuesday to release any examples of student answers.

48.   Clinton, declining comment on the specific case, restated U.S. remorse for the tragedy and promised that the United States would compensate the families of victims.

49.   Construction shares declined on concern that a six-year-long recession in the local property market will hurt their profitability.

50.   Coffee prices declined on weak demand, lumber dropped on weak housing construction, and crude oil prices slipped on unexpectedly ample supplies.