61.   And citizens are tired of accepting handouts when they know their oil-rich country could afford to buy anything it needs.

62.   But he made clear that his country cannot afford more cuts.

63.   But Bondevik said the country must afford more spending on those who need it most, as a matter of fairness.

64.   But the cash-starved country could not afford to restore the monument, so the British government donated the funds.

65.   Chinese officials say their country cannot afford all the technology it needs.

66.   East Asian countries cannot afford to falter in reforming their economies if they want to attract crucial foreign investment, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said Saturday.

67.   Enriquez said the country simply cannot afford another calamity.

68.   Fitoussi says looking into the future there will be very small room for mistakes a country can afford to make otherwise it stands to face a financial crisis.

69.   It was the first time Iraq publicly admitted executing smugglers for stealing archaeological treasures, a growing problem because the country cannot afford to protect its ancient sites.

70.   Izetbegovic also fostered ties with more moderate Islamic powers like Turkey and Pakistan, and argued that his country could not afford to reject any offer of help.