61.   But sources who insisted on anonymity said al-Wahidi has been critical of Jordan since he assumed his duties in the Palestinian self-rule areas last year.

62.   Butler-Wheelhouse joins the British-based company Smiths Industries PLC, and will assume his duties as chief executive in November.

63.   Commanders of both the original peace force and its successor, which assumed duties Friday, deflect the criticism, saying direct manhunts are not part of their mandate.

64.   He began assuming more duties by running practice Monday and Tuesday.

65.   He suggested that the NATO-led peacekeeping force should help protect the Serbs by assuming police duties, something NATO has said it will not do.

66.   He will also assume defense duties.

67.   However, they were not allowed by Fahim to assume their duties as a presidential guard.

68.   In the absence of a central authorities, clerics have assumed judicial duties in the predominantly Muslim country.

69.   In the absence of central authority, clergymen have increasingly assumed judicial duties in the predominantly Muslim country and often collide with faction leaders who fear their increasing influence.

70.   It said Eberhart, nominated for promotion to the rank of general, will assume duties as vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force.