51.   The recently declassfied documents were released by the World Jewish Congress in its running battle with Swiss authorities over compensation to Jewish victims of the wartime trade.

52.   The Swiss authorities sought to prove that the funds were the profits of drug trafficking, but their efforts ended inconclusively.

53.   The SEC began discussing the probe with Swiss authorities in April, Galli said.

54.   While many documents have been destroyed, Nigerian officials produced enough material to persuade Swiss authorities to help track down the missing money.

55.   Yesterday, the transaction received European Union antitrust clearance and it has the backing of Swiss authorities.

56.   Petra Barthlemess, one of the historians, said in explaining the thinking of Swiss authorities.

57.   A DEA spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday that the agency was participating in the investigation of Raul Salinas at the request of Swiss authorities.

58.   A former nurse, Banic was nabbed by Swiss authorities at the Zurich airport under an Interpol warrant issued by Croatia.

59.   A magistrate will rule Thursday whether Swiss authorities have enough evidence to continue seeking the extradition of financier Werner K. Rey, who faces fraud charges at home.

60.   A Dutchman was killed after he skied over the edge of a cliff, Swiss authorities said Friday.