51.   The protesters want world leaders to forgive third world debt and stop the financing of projects they claim harm the environment or hurt the poor.

52.   The pope earlier this year made a plea to forgive the debt of developing nations, regardless of religion, as part of Jubilee.

53.   The presidents of Russia and Belarus on Tuesday cleared the way for greater integration of their two countries by signing a pact forgiving mutual debts.

54.   As a gesture of thanks after Jordan signed the peace treaty with Israel, Clinton promised King Hussein to forgive the debt in three phases.

55.   As a gesture of thanks after Jordan signed the peace treaty with Israel in October, President Bill Clinton promised King Hussein to forgive the debt in three phases.

56.   The officials said Clinton would ask Congress to forgive the debt if Jordan showed a commitment to peace with Israel.

57.   Some African countries are suggesting that creditor countries forgive their debts or at least convert debt repayment into funds for aid projects.