51.   Thirdly, those countries prepared to offer troops were insisting on financial, equipment and logistic support.

52.   It sent troops to Sierra Leone to support government forces against rebels, and that country is now preparing for presidential and parliamentary elections in May.

53.   Kolokolov also questioned the legitimacy of the financial aid which western countries are preparing to provide.

54.   Pakistan on Thursday reminded India that the future of the disputed territory Kashmir remains undecided, as the two countries prepared to resume talks later this month.

55.   Syrian Foreign Minister Faruq al-Shara earlier Tuesday strongly denied that his country was preparing for a war with Israel.

56.   The country usually prepares its annual development budget in line with the pledges made by donors in the meeting as the fiscal measures are largely dependent on their assistance.

57.   The cup ties, originally scheduled for May, were delayed because the countries were preparing for the World Cup finals in the United States.

58.   The fall in production caused by the lack of rain could have been minimized if the countries concerned had prepared irrigation facilities, Pingali added.

59.   The odds do appear to be conspiring against the Norwegians as the two countries prepare to open their Cup campaign.