41.   Christopher said the conference agreed unanimously that the U.N. Protection Force in Bosnia must remain despite Serb resistance, and that Gorazde must be protected.

42.   Chretien, a native Quebecker who staunchly opposes secession, said he remained optimistic despite recent polls showing a slight lead for the separatists.

43.   Coale said volatile electricity prices have helped trading profits, and demand remains strong despite an economic slowdown.

44.   During a trip to Estonia, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said the risk of war between India and Pakistan remains high despite intense U.S. and international diplomacy.

45.   Five policemen on trial for killing a journalist remain free despite arrest warrants issued two days ago, a human rights official said Friday.

46.   He has resisted moves toward democracy and economic reforms, and his nation remains impoverished despite vast oil and gas reserves.

47.   He has resisted economic reforms, and desert country remains poor despite vast oil and natural gas reserves.

48.   In a report on the illicit drug situation worldwide, the State Department said Mexican drug cartels remain powerful despite extensive counternarcotics efforts.

49.   In the locker room, Green tried to remain upbeat despite a poor first practice.

50.   In Pristina, Robinson, a former Irish president, warned that ethnic hatreds remain high despite the presence of peacekeepers.