51.   The group brings together nations from Egypt to China, with plenty of regional rivals represented.

52.   The United States stresses more nations could be brought in at a later date.

53.   Those who inherit the new century can expect huge strides in medicine to lengthen their lives, and in communications to bring nations closer together.

54.   They thanked Abdel-Meguid for his role in bringing Arab nations together and said they hoped their trek would be a step toward a united Arab world.

55.   Turkey has been trying to prevent other regional disagreements from marring the meeting, designed to bring the nations closer together.

56.   Vice President Al Gore has staked much of his presidential bid on a claim that the Clinton-Gore administration has brought the nation an unprecedented period of prosperity.

57.   With the most extensive strikes ever waged against Milosevic, his foes have vowed to bring the nation to a standstill.

58.   William E. Butler, chairman and chief executive officer of Eaton Corp., said he challenged visiting dignitaries to bring their nations up to world business standards.

59.   A communist win would have raised serious doubts about his ability to conduct foreign affairs and bring nations such as Russia into the fold of democratic countries.

60.   European nations are opposed to such sanctions, arguing that constructive dialogue will be more effective than isolation in bringing nations around to the need to combat terrorism.