41.   The regions remained in German hands until the end of World War I.

42.   The Russian troops have helped prevent the resumption of a full-scale conflict, but the region remains restive and there has been no real progress toward a political settlement.

43.   The region has remained restive, plagued by frequent clashes.

44.   The region remained in a state of emergency imposed by Gov. Jeb Bush, and President Clinton promised he would send federal help.

45.   The region remains in a state of emergency imposed by Gov. Jeb Bush, and President Clinton promised he would send federal help.

46.   The report notes some improvements in security in the Middle East, even though the region remains a source of concern, the newspaper said.

47.   The tiny region remains awash in arms and is plagued by lawlessness and crime, including kidnappings for ransom and illegal gasoline production from stolen oil.

48.   The woman said the region remained extremely dangerous.

49.   U.N. officials reported Sunday that the northwest region around Bihac remained tense, with shelling in the chronic troublespot of Velika Kladusa.

50.   U.N. officials reported Sunday that the northwest region around Bihac remained tense, with shelling especially southeast of the chronic troublespot of Velika Kladusa.