61.   The reports said the bid would be launched through an Italian-registered takeover vehicle.

62.   The sources said the bid would be launched through an Italian-registered takeover vehicle.

63.   The statement said UEFA met in Lisbon last week and learned only by coincidence of the English launching a bid to host the World Cup.

64.   This is why they are expected to launch their bids much later than those seeking direct election.

65.   Two British explorers left London on Saturday to launch a bid to become the first people to cross the Bering Strait between Alaska and Siberia by land vehicle.

66.   Unlike in other Muslim countries where Islamic movements turn to violence, Welfare always used democratic means to win power after launching its bid four decades ago.

67.   Ukraine formally launched its bid to join NATO last month.

68.   When Olivetti first launched its takeover bid in February, it said it could reduce slightly its stake in TIM in order to raise cash and pay down debt.

69.   Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev on Thursday formally launched his bid for the Russian presidency, defying polls showing his popularity at rock-bottom.

70.   GEHE and Unichem each launched takeover bids for Lloyds in February this year, but these expired while clearance from the competition authorities was awaited.