51.   Authorities acknowledge the existence of torture but insist it is not systematic and that offenders are prosecuted.

52.   China acknowledges the existence of illegal North Koreans in its territory but refuses to recognize them as refugees, saying they temporarily crossed the border in search of food.

53.   Episcopal Church delegates at a convention last year passed a resolution acknowledging the existence of unwed Episcopal couples but rejected proposals for liturgies to support them.

54.   Five years ago, sex education was banned in schools, and the government refused to acknowledge the existence of AIDS within its borders.

55.   Followers will not only be actively involved in acknowledging the existence of other religious but also help other religions to exist.

56.   Government officials have generally been evasive on the subject, refusing even to acknowledge the existence of mortar shells in the Palestinian areas.

57.   It acknowledged the existence of two high-level shoot-to-kill orders mentioned by AP, but ignored or only briefly cited those found since.

58.   Israeli and Palestinian officials denied an agreement was reached, although both sides have already acknowledged the existence of behind-the-scenes talks.

59.   It was the first time Becker has publicly acknowledged the existence of the child.

60.   Nazarbayev, the Kazak leader, also acknowledged the existence of a problem and said that it should not be ignored.