81.   It would be the first global ban, though there are regional pacts against trafficking in hazardous waste.

82.   Last Friday, European leaders agreed to gradually lift the global ban on British beef exports imposed nearly three months ago following a consumer scare over bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

83.   Many countries have expressed support for a global ban on anti-personnel mines, but disagree on how to achieve it.

84.   Many countries support a global ban on anti-personnel mines, but disagree on how to achieve it.

85.   Meanwhile, the global ban on British beef products continues.

86.   Negotiations for a global ban on nuclear testing stalled on crucial points Thursday as some delegations expressed concerns they would fail to meet the deadline only a day away.

87.   Negotiations for a global ban on nuclear testing stalled on key points Thursday as delegations fretted about missing their deadline, only a day away.

88.   Nations to seek first global ban on toxic chemicals.

89.   Negotiations for a global ban on nuclear testing stalled on key points Thursday as some delegations expressed concerns they would fail to meet the deadline only a day away.

90.   Negotiators seeking a global ban on nuclear testing said Thursday they have taken major strides toward agreeing on a treaty next year despite hesitation from China and Russia.