41.   Director general Francois Carrard said the IOC had opened discussions with new government leadership in Kabul and hoped to eventually welcome the Afghans back.

42.   His unconventional approach broke taboos and opened discussion on issues such as immigration.

43.   His unconventional approach broke taboos and opened heated discussion on politically incorrect issues such as immigration.

44.   In addition to social issues like housing, jobs, and social policy, Radio C will open discussion of racism and other topics relevant to the Roma population.

45.   In the latest sign of warming relations, Egypt and Sudan on Monday opened discussions on how they can maintain a water-sharing agreement for the Nile.

46.   Israel, Morocco and Tunisia opened discussions last year, and Jordan was scheduled to do so in the coming months.

47.   It follows that, wherever the public interest is involved, decision-making must allow for free and open discussion of issues involved.

48.   Kim, who is president of General Association of International Sports Federations, will open the discussions at the Singapore meetings.

49.   Kim, who is president of General Association of International Sports Federations, will open the discussions in Singapore on Thursday.

50.   Officials from the three allies opened discussions Friday on ways to ensure they act in concert in response to North Korean actions.