71.   Council officials were unavailable for comment.

72.   Council officials said it was unlikely that an issue as sensitive as the division of Cyprus would end up in court.

73.   Council officials said the agency was urgently needed because the rapid pace of development in Jakarta brought environmental problems, such as pollution.

74.   In a news release issued Thursday, council officials said they expected other state pork organizations and independent producers to join them in the legal battle.

75.   Instead, the rugby union agreed to alter its management, allowing an interim joint committee of rugby and sports council officials to take over.

76.   Kalyus, who remained in the building with several other council officials, told the Interfax news agency the bomb threat was an excuse to seize the building.

77.   Many Europeans agreed with Washington, but Council officials said it was doubtful Croatia would be suspended.

78.   Many Europeans agreed, but council officials said it was doubtful Croatia would be suspended.

79.   Negotiations with Russia were resumed last month, but council officials said it was not yet clear when the country would be admitted.

80.   On Wednesday, Council officials Jerzy Jaskierny and Maria Stoyanova met Croatian deputy foreign minister Ivo Sanader.