61.   While both companies must contend with stiff competitive challenges and the uncertainty that comes with the territory in high technology, right now they are enjoying boom times.

62.   Will Seattle let Behring walk away without a stiff challenge?

63.   Yeltsin is facing a stiff challenge from communist party chief Gennady Zyuganov as the Russian presidential campaign enters the final week.

64.   Agassi has yet to face a stiff challenge in his three matches, and said he is working hard to keep his focus even when far in front.

65.   Barak faces a stiff challenge from Ariel Sharon in the Israeli presidential election on Tuesday.

66.   Basque nationalists made a strong showing in key regional elections Sunday, fighting off a stiff challenge by parties opposed to Basque independence, most exit polls suggested.

67.   Bradley is mounting a stiff challenge to Gore in early primary states, largely because of his support among independents and moderate Democrats.

68.   Bush faces a stiff challenge persuading Democrats to support his plans for an ambitious missile defense system to protect the United States and its allies.

69.   But he faces a stiff challenge from Rep. Bill Thomas of California, the third-ranking Republican and chairman of its health subcommittee.

70.   But Monsanto still faces some stiff challenges if it wants to ride Celebrex into pharmaceutical sales history.