41.  The votes on the lease follow earlier approvals of the project by state Legislature, the governor and Brown County voters.

42.  Vickers said Sunday the sale of Cosworth was due to be completed following regulatory approval by the European Commission.

43.  Final confirmation of the deal could be expected around the start of next year following approval by federal regulatory agencies.

44.  Following approval of the amendment Wednesday in Washington, the Mexican government shifted quickly into damage control and downplayed the possible impact on local financial markets.

45.  In the speech broadcast on national television, Ousmane called for the results to be accepted as definitive, following their approval by the Supreme Court the same day.

46.  Irish police will now be able to detain suspected drug dealers for seven days following government approval Wednesday of measures intended to combat the growing drug crisis in Ireland.

47.  Following its approval by the cabinet of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto on Wednesday, the budget is expected to be submitted to parliament in January.

48.  The Ukrainian government resigned earlier Friday in a move widely expected following approval of the new constitution.

49.  The six-month deadline follows the approval of a new aviation policy unveiled by the Indian cabinet earlier this week.

50.  The Ukrainian government resigned Friday in a move widely expected following the approval of a new constitution, Interfax said.