41.   At a time of tax increases and pension cutbacks, press reports of loose spending are drawing angry criticism.

42.   Authorities have been quietly investigating the other Big Four brokerages, Nikko Securities Co. and Daiwa Securities Co., since April, according to local press reports.

43.   B.A.T Industries Plc denied U.K. press reports it plans to split its financial services from its tobacco business in the Autumn.

44.   Backers of the plan denied press reports that opposition from some smaller lenders threatened to scuttle it.

45.   Barak has rejected both demands, but Israeli press reports that he was prepared to make sizable territorial concessions had contributed to his pre-summit political woes.

46.   Benefiting from clear skies, Russian aviation carry out a record number of attacks on Grozny, according to Russian press reports.

47.   Because of the Mexican press report, Rodriguez said, other government witnesses may no longer cooperate or testify.

48.   Bob Smith, the Republican incumbent, had the scare of his life when early press reports gave the victory to Democratic challenger Dick Swett.

49.   Both banks denied press reports that BBV had agreed to take over BCN.

50.   Brazilian press reports said Enron may be interested in buying a larger stake.