31.  After meetings with top Australian officials Tuesday, Argentinean President Carlos Menem reiterated his strong commitment to free global agricultural trade.

32.  Allowing drug-tainted Australian cyclist Neil Stephens to ride at the Commonwealth Games has created problems for the sport, Australian Olympic official Phil Coles said Tuesday.

33.  An Australian official told reporters that Howard would be prepared to leave Saturday without signing off on the communique if an agreement on a suitable wording was not reached.

34.  An Australian military official also rejected the suggestion that his troops stumbled into the midst of a land dispute.

35.  APTV reports on the storm over an Australian sprinters positive drug test, with comment from his parents plus Australian officials, fellow athletes and the International Olympic Committee.

36.  As such it would qualify as an export source for uranium, the Australian officials said on the condition of anonymity.

37.  Australian officials bowed to pressure from athletes, the public and German parliamentary investigator Werner Franke, suspending the appointment to hold an inquiry.

38.  Australian officials cast doubt Monday on claims Pakistan had planned a pre-emptive nuclear strike against India before both countries resumed nuclear testing in May.

39.  Australian officials confirmed Thursday that two more Australian businessmen were being held in China as well as James Peng.

40.  Australian officials did pressure successfully for Peng to be allowed to choose his lawyers and have an open trial.