51.   It is far from certain the pope will visit Iraq this year, and such a trip would have to overcome political, logistical and military hurdles.

52.   Most trips he arranges have connections in other countries.

53.   Still, a winter trip to Lapland has a lot to offer.

54.   The trip also has a scientific purpose.

55.   The Vatican has suggested that future trips might have to be curtailed because of his ailing health.

56.   This trip will have far-reaching implications.

57.   Allalou did not say whether the trip had backing from the Algerian government.

58.   But the Dalai Lama has denied being a splittist, and said he believes in the long run his trip could have a positive effect.

59.   But his mother still wanted to believe his trip had nothing to do with Islam.

60.   But this trip had a happier ending for Simpson.