51.   Corruption in the Russian military is not limited to the senior brass, but is said to involve thousands of lower-ranking officers and troops.

52.   Eventually, a search involving thousands of volunteers began, stretching all the way down to Mexico.

53.   Fiat and GM will form joint ventures in engine building and purchasing that could eventually involve thousands of workers on two continents.

54.   Gasoline and food stocks were dwindling seriously in many areas of Brazil Wednesday, the third day of a nationwide truck strike involving thousands of trucks, officials said.

55.   If the tests prove successful, another round of trials will be held involving thousands of people.

56.   In Jakarta, demonstrations involving thousands of students from various universities were held concurrently at the campuses of Mercu Buana University, Sahid University and Jayabaya University.

57.   It was the second such demonstration involving thousands of protesters in three days.

58.   Last year, the Abu Sayyaf seized dozens of hostages, including three Americans, and evaded a massive military operation involving thousands of troops.

59.   Military officials say another offensive involving thousands of ground troops fighting hundreds of al-Qaida guerrillas is possible but unlikely.

60.   More studies, some involving thousands of patients, are under way around the world, including Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and England.