51.   The abduction and circumcision of boys in forced initiation rites prompted provincial authorities Wednesday to order extra security forces to rural villages.

52.   The blaze prompted local authorities to tighten the fire code and require all multi-level facilities to have sprinklers, which the Dupont Plaza lacked.

53.   The canyoning tragedy last Tuesday prompted Swiss authorities to wonder openly how far vacationers should be allowed to go to satisfy their desire for danger.

54.   The detentions prompted Serb authorities to suspend all high-level contacts with NATO pending their release.

55.   The blasts have prompted authorities to tighten controls on explosives, which are widely used by miners, farmers and construction workers and appear relatively easy to obtain.

56.   The blaze prompted local authorities to changed the fire code, requiring all multi-level facilities to have sprinkler systems.

57.   The government-run Jiefang Daily reported Friday that a rising outcry has prompted sports authorities to consider reducing their take.

58.   The French decision also has prompted Turkish authorities to exclude French firms from state tenders.

59.   The incident, however, prompted authorities to step up security for power lines around the stadium, where seven World Cup matches were planned.

60.   The owner allegedly responded by attempting to fire the crew and hire replacements, prompting Russian authorities to detain the boat, the report said.