41.   Crowds were lining up at local stores to purchase batteries, candles, bread and dry goods as the winds whipped up across the island chain.

42.   DIAOYU activists expect a direct confrontation with the Japanese coastal defence force when they try to land on the disputed island chain next week.

43.   Earthquakes have persistently hit the small island chain since a mountain on the island of Miyakejima began volcanic activity in June.

44.   Forecasters said a similar watch could be issued for portions of the Windward Islands, an island chain in the southeastern Caribbean, later in the day.

45.   Four other governments also claim all or part of the island chains.

46.   Harvey weakened slightly and veered to the southeast early today, bringing out tropical storm warnings for southern Florida, including the Keys island chain.

47.   Harvey weakened slightly and turned to the southeast early today as tropical storm warnings were posted for southern Florida, including the Keys island chain.

48.   He credited Mayfield with helping to create and update a hurricane preparedness brochure for the island chain, which is vulnerable to hurricanes.

49.   If Delage were to pass Barbados, he would have to stay in the water several days before hitting land in Grenada or the Grenadines island chain.

50.   In recent months, the Philippines and China have figured in disputes over their conflicting claims in the island chain.