51.   As the deadline approached, U.N. commanders in Bosnia signalled the Serbs had done enough to bring a suspension of the airstrikes.

52.   As the deadline approached, a rebel group called the Islamic Salvation Army, or AIS, was granted full amnesty by the government.

53.   As the deadline approached, there was little sign of overt anxiety in Japan.

54.   As the deadline approaches, however, there are indications the negotiations may be extended.

55.   As the withdrawal deadline approached, the United Nations stepped up its demands and told rebel Serbs they must withdraw some of their smaller caliber weapons as well.

56.   Both players have been participating in voluntary camps, and their agreement was expected because restricted free agents have little leverage and a deadline is approaching.

57.   But with the deadline fast approaching, Blair still must persuade the key parties to take the next step.

58.   Deadline approaches on destroying embryos.

59.   Deadline approaches in insurance talks.

60.   GM said it filed suit in U.S. federal court because no criminal charges had been filed in Germany and the statute of limitations deadline was approaching.