71.   The repatriation accord was signed after more than a year of negotiations between Germany and Vietnam.

72.   The White House immediately hailed the move aimed at isolating Iran for its radical policies, saying Clinton would sign it after the bill passes through the full congress.

73.   The three agreements were signed after a first round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and his Indian counterpart, Pranab Mukherjee, they said.

74.   The tax accord, signed after long negotiations, seeks to avoid dual taxation and free up direct American investment in Portugal.

75.   The treaty was to be signed after a joint meeting of CIS heads of state and government later Friday.

76.   Three agreements on bilateral cooperation are being drawn up, but Portuguese sources said they would be signed after the visit.

77.   Public works department sources said the deal would be signed after a few days.

78.   Sindani is currently trying to extricate Thugwane from a contract with a United States agent who signed him after his Olympic marathon win.

79.   Stoyanov, a lawyer, has had difficulties in getting his application papers signed after one of the opposition coalition of parties backing him sacked their leader.

80.   The accord was signed after a meeting between Czech Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus and his Egyptian counterpart Atef Sedki, officials said.