71.   He said Netanyahu made the promise after a harsh letter Hussein had sent him in March accusing the Israeli leader of hindering peace efforts.

72.   Hindering any effort at negotiations is the hostility between the rebels and Fujimori, who built his reputation on getting tough with guerrillas.

73.   He worried that high wind forecast for Sunday would hinder efforts to clear them.

74.   Heavy winter snows, which blanket the mountainous area each year, also hindered rescue efforts, he said.

75.   Hussain said bolstering the military program, would not hinder diplomatic efforts to improve relations with India.

76.   In his speech last week announcing he would seek re-election, Yeltsin emphasized government efforts to curb the corruption that is hindering efforts to implement market reforms.

77.   In regions where the waters have receded, life was slowly returning to normal, though damaged roads and bridges hindered cleanup efforts.

78.   It also hinders efforts to lower interest rates that are strangling the economy.

79.   It was the second time in less than a week that Tong reported the government hindering his efforts to highlight the plight of Chinese war victims.

80.   It was the second time in less than a week Tong maintains that the government has hindered his efforts to highlight the plight of Chinese war victims.