31.  International officials organizing the elections say it is a gimmick to boost turnout.

32.  International officials predict a dire effect if the measures outlined are fully carried out.

33.  International officials say the policy is tantamount to ethnic cleansing and violates the Dayton peace agreement.

34.  International maritime officials have expressed strong concern about lack of cooperation from local officials there.

35.  International economic officials said they suspected that Russia had decided to simply default on selected foreign debt.

36.  International financial officials advised them not to do so until settling the London Club debt, however.

37.  International officials in Bosnia said on Tuesday that the parliament was acting illegally.

38.  International officials say millions of people are at risk of starvation in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Lesotho.

39.  International Olympic equestrian officials want a waiver for horses that are carriers for piroplasmosis, a sometimes fatal horse disease.

40.  International officials agreed, and his suspension will end before the Games.