51.   And Thai banks may not be able to fight to retain quality and strength without foreign assistance.

52.   As chairman of a key Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Gregg has the authority to put a hold on foreign assistance outlays singlehandedly.

53.   Bilateral aid programs will continue, but Bosnian and international officials expect total foreign assistance to be cut to half the current levels.

54.   But foreign assistance and emergency measures taken by the government in Tirana apparently have failed to control the spread of the disease.

55.   But the Taliban say they need foreign assistance to put an end to the opium production.

56.   But the North is now seeking foreign assistance to help build its sagging economy.

57.   Callahan, the new chairman of the House subcommittee overseeing u.S. expenditures in other countries, says the mandate voters gave Republicans includes cuts in foreign assistance.

58.   Cambodia will need foreign assistance to ensure the elections are truly democratic, Ranariddh said.

59.   Clinton is embroiled in a broader political battle with lawmakers over foreign assistance and foreign policy.

60.   Co-Interior Minister Sar Kheng said Tuesday Cambodia could plunge into civil war again if general elections are postponed because of a lack of foreign financial assistance.