41.   A plot by a Muslim extremist group to ransack two more major southern towns has been uncovered, police said Thursday.

42.   A Ministry spokesman said all Federal roads are linked to major towns and cities and motorists could therefore stop at any of these places to rest or to eat.

43.   A transport strike to protest a recent oil price increase crippled major southern towns and cities Friday.

44.   After a month-long lull, fierce fighting has resumed in the northern region around Kabala, a major town.

45.   All city buses in major towns were at standstill.

46.   Although official results were unavailable Monday, private and public radio stations said early returns showed Wade winning by a large margin in cities and major towns.

47.   Alternatively, recycling plants could be built in all major towns and the garbage purchased from the collectors.

48.   Baghdad municipality was sprucing up the city, and Saddam exhibitions were opening in all major towns.

49.   Banks and offices were open, and there was little sign of strike action in the major towns.

50.   Before disaster struck, the government had set up National Disaster Headquarters in all major towns and cities and provided emergency crews with mobile hospital units.