71.   Lufthansa and SAS announced an alliance Thursday to combine their flights and maintenance operations into the biggest transport system in Europe.

72.   Lufthansa and SAS announced an alliance Thursday combining routes, sales and airport terminal services into the biggest air transport system in Europe.

73.   Maytag also announced an alliance with Sanyo Electric Co. to develop and market home appliance products for the Japanese and Pacific Rim markets.

74.   Mitchell also announced an alliance between the publicly funded TV network and its audio counterpart, National Public Radio.

75.   News reports said the banks are expected to formally announce the alliance this month.

76.   Once sworn enemies, two South African political parties announced an alliance Monday that would have been considered unthinkable under apartheid.

77.   Once sworn enemies, two South African political parties announced an alliance Tuesday that would have been considered unthinkable under apartheid.

78.   On Tuesday, Sony announced an alliance with America Online to allow gamers access to online features such as chat and instant messaging.

79.   Once sworn enemies, two South African political parties announced an alliance Tuesday that would have been considered unthinkable under whites-only rule.

80.   Scotland announced an alliance with Walt Disney World in Florida on Wednesday that will include a Scottish exhibit at Epcot Center, and jobs at the park for Scots.