41.  A Western diplomat also suggested that the two nations had all but resolved their differences over the jurisdiction issue.

42.  Adding to the intrigue is not just the proximity of the two nations, the history of tough and emotional games, or the ramifications for both soccer federations.

43.  According to some estimates, it could take as long as eight years for the three nations to upgrade their equipment to NATO standards.

44.  After an eight-month cease-fire, the two nations resumed fighting over the weekend.

45.  Aggressive moves by the U.S. to lessen the trade gap by promoting exports can only exacerbate an already tense relationship between the two nations, the authors said.

46.  Bush had called them to try to avert a war between the two nations.

47.  Businesses are also eager for Vietnam to receive most favored nation trade status, which would drastically reduce tarriffs between the two nations.

48.  But as the shock has worn off, the impression has grown that the two nations are pursuing parallel wars.

49.  But Gai said the deal between the two nations was clear.

50.  But he reminded reporters how far the two nations had gone from the tensions of the cold war.