51.   A U.N. operation would need the approval of the Zairian government, even if the territory being discussed is held by rebel forces.

52.   Additionally, a separate merger involving Matra and Aerospatiale in France needs regulatory approval.

53.   After getting the go-ahead from numerous state regulators, the companies still need approval from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission.

54.   Brooke needs approval of a majority of shares outstanding to change the bylaw amendment, the paper reported.

55.   But any sale would be anathema to the family, whose approval would be needed, Hammer insisted.

56.   But before China can join, it needs the approval of Clinton and Congress.

57.   But before they can buy the local operators, they need approval from the cartel office.

58.   But even if a majority of the board agreed with the proposals, their fate is uncertain because they need legislative approval.

59.   But before Scios and its marketing partner, pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG, can tout Natrecor, they need final approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

60.   But even after the vote, the deal still needs approval from many regulators.