51.   But the funerals have been delayed repeatedly because Serb authorities insist that families claim the bodies of their relatives individually from the morgue in this provincial capital.

52.   But U.S. aviation authorities insisted that their counterparts in Venezuela improve safety standards.

53.   But Serbian authorities have insisted they must fight ethnic Albanian militants they call terrorists.

54.   Canadian authorities insist that his papers are in order and plan to send him home.

55.   Chinese authorities have insisted the turnaround has nothing to do with U.S. pressure but is meant to advance its own economic policies.

56.   Congolese authorities insisted they investigate eastern areas near the Rwandan border first.

57.   Croatian authorities insist the airport had all instruments in place for safe landing.

58.   Federal authorities insist that all military abuses are thoroughly investigated and punished.

59.   French and Belgian health authorities insisted their prompt action contained the scare.

60.   Georgian authorities insist they are investigating the attacks, but no progress has been announced and the religious groups say police routinely ignore or even abet the violence.