41.  Deputy Prime Minister Ilya Klebanov said the cash-strapped Russian government would make an international appeal for funds to raise the Kursk.

42.  Former Nigerian dictator Gen. Sani Abacha ordered the hangings of Wiwa and eight other activists of the minority Ogoni ethnic group on treason, despite international appeals for clemency.

43.  Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang on Wednesday brought together film stars and writers to launch international appeal in favor of U.S. President Bill Clinton.

44.  Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang on Wednesday brought together film stars and writers to launch an international appeal in favor of U.S. President Bill Clinton.

45.  He said U.N. Secretary General Koffi Annan would make an international fund-raising appeal next month, the Portuguese news agency Lusa reported.

46.  He made an international appeal for aid during a speech at the United Nations in September.

47.  Hence, the international appeal.

48.  Ignoring international appeals, Zaire booted out thousands of Rwandan refugees Tuesday in a stepped-up campaign of forced repatriation.

49.  In a bid to increase its international appeal and exposure, the game will be played under the names acrobatic volleyball or acro-volley.

50.  India tested an upgraded version of its intermediate-range missile Sunday, defying international appeals to put its nuclear program on hold to encourage peace moves with Pakistan.