71.   The year drew to a close on a world riven by violence.

72.   Tokyo stock prices advanced Thursday following another record high close on Wall Street overnight.

73.   Tokyo share prices climbed Tuesday on a report of stronger computer chip demand and another record-high close on Wall Street.

74.   Tokyo stock prices ended higher Thursday following another record high close on Wall Street overnight.

75.   Wheat got support from a forecast for dry weather for the southwestern Plains and a strong close on Friday.

76.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered police to close on Wednesday four Palestinian institutions operating in disputed east Jerusalem, an official said on Tuesday.

77.   A dealer said local and foreign interest just before close on Tuesday had livened up the market after days of stagnation and had strengthened the local unit.

78.   Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is refusing to take anything for granted as his side close in on their first Premiership title for four seasons.

79.   The price was four dollars lower than it had been at the close on Wednesday and seven dollars lower than during trading early on Tuesday.

80.   The scorecard at close on the first day of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan here on Thursday.