41.   Last month, officials banned independent candidates from the elections, ruling that each must be nominated by a legally constituted political party or group of political parties.

42.   Last year, officials banned the use of mercury in the mines after a check on residents showed several children were suffering from mercury poisoning.

43.   Lower Township officials banned nudity last year in response to increasing reports of sexual activity in the dunes and bushes next to the beach.

44.   Military officials have banned reporters from entering the camp to interview the Vietnamese, who have spoken only clandestinely with journalists.

45.   Moscow officials ban World Cup broadcasts.

46.   Nevertheless, Lawley is gay, which is why officials at his local parish banned him from the christening of his nephew and godchild, Freddie.

47.   Officials banned the sale of the over-the-counter syrups, Afebril and Valodon, and a preliminary investigation determined the pharmaceutical company failed to follow safety procedures.

48.   Officials banned vehicles on some bridges and allowed only one car at a time to pass on others.

49.   Officials banned bankers from those institutions from leaving the country.

50.   Officials have banned the sale of fruit by street vendors in Caracas, and homemade salsa sauces used by hot dog vendors.