61.  Israel delays Cabinet approval of Mideast accord.

62.  Last December, EU leaders delayed approval for the project until more private financing can be found.

63.  Ministry officials, however, have said Abe received start-up money for a medical foundation from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for delaying the approval of imported heat-treated products.

64.  That has prevented foreign investors from making plans for big capital expenditures and delayed government approvals for mining projects.

65.  The Bank of Thailand favors the move, but the Finance Ministry has delayed approval.

66.  The lawsuits could delay regulatory approval of the takeover.

67.  The three-way coalition often argues over the tough reform plan, delaying the approval of laws in parliament.

68.  The United States delayed approval of the mission for a week while it examined the costs.

69.  The Trade Ministry official criticized the United States for the shortfall, saying it was delaying approval of contracts at the United Nations.

70.  Thomas Lambros, an attorney for the plaintiffs and a retired U.S. District Court judge, suggested that the court delay preliminary approval for up to two months.