51.   The Nikkei average moved lower as traders sold technology issues following drops in Intel and other U.S. counterparts on Monday.

52.   The Nikkei sank as traders sold technology shares, following a drop in U.S. stocks on Thursday.

53.   The Nikkei slid in early trading, following a drop in U.S. stocks on Thursday.

54.   The Nikkei average dipped after traders sold technology issues following drops in Intel and other U.S. counterparts overnight.

55.   The reactor was shut down following a drop in the cold water supply to the cooling system.

56.   The shooting followed a drop in the level of violence over the past two days, since Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, announced a ceasefire.

57.   Tokyo stocks opened lower early Wednesday following a drop on Wall Street.

58.   Tokyo stocks were slightly lower in early trading Thursday following a drop on Wall Street.

59.   Tokyo stocks were slightly lower midday Thursday following a drop on Wall Street.

60.   Tokyo share prices closed lower Thursday following a drop on the Nasdaq composite index in New York overnight.