71.   Despite a pervasive terrorism threat in Pakistan, the official noted that the United States is barred under the amendment from training Pakistanis to improve security at airports.

72.   Despite all the efforts by FIFA to improve safety at soccer matches, FIFA secretary general Sepp Blatter said Friday security is still the responsibility of local authorities.

73.   Duran said the weather had improved at the time of the rescue and winds had slowed.

74.   During his presidential campaign earlier this year, Charles Taylor promised that if elected he would pressure management to improve conditions at the plant.

75.   Energy Secretary Bill Richardson says security has been improved at U.S. nuclear facilities and should prevent any more classified information about nuclear weapons from reaching the Chinese.

76.   For England, the Western Samoa match represents another chance to improve at the tournament.

77.   Francois Courtes, a French-born industrialist, needed skilled workers to improve quality at his strongbox factory in this Sao Paulo suburb.

78.   He improved at first, but his condition worsened Wednesday night, said Dr. Siva Subramanian, chief of neonatology at Georgetown University Hospital.

79.   Hassan said the games would be held in Pakistan when the situation improves at the border.

80.   He steadily improved at the plate while winning eight straight Gold Glove awards for his performance behind it.