71.   Although the church opposes discrimination based on sexual orientation, it did not encourage congregations to sever ties with the Boy Scouts.

72.   American diplomats warned him that military adventurism would damage his hopes for improved ties with the West and could lead to a wider war in the Balkans.

73.   American officials have explained that Tokyo also wants better relations with Beijing, and has encouraged Washington to strengthen its own ties with China.

74.   American officials say they recognize that many Bosnian Muslim leaders are reluctant to break ties with an ally that had been so important.

75.   Although their land is in New Mexico, the Zunis, too, claim a tie with ancient cultures in central Arizona.

76.   American extremist groups have established ties with radical Muslim organizations including al-Qaida, a new study says.

77.   Analysts wondered if IBM hoped to forge deeper ties with Dell.

78.   An early upset of Portugal and a surprise tie with South Korea gave way to a stunning victory over Mexico and an unforeseen berth in the quarterfinals against Germany.

79.   An Arab summit would probably call for a brake on establishing and normalizing ties with Israel and would be seen as a major setback to Israel.

80.   An immediate goal is broader ties with Air France.