31.  At the Asia-Europe partnership conference in London, Dr Mahathir had told the participants that any financial crisis has a widespread social and economic impact.

32.  Before any of these problems arose, she said, the government appeared to be complacent regarding any possible crises.

33.  China does not believe there is any crisis in the Spratlys, he told reporters at a briefing.

34.  During any crisis, they have been primary targets.

35.  For all its rank odor and off-putting appearance, Mexican officials say the river has not caused any health crises.

36.  Gong said South Korea is determined to cope with any new crisis that may develop if the North again resorts to diplomatic brinkmanship.

37.  He added that any new crisis would be the fault of U.N. inspectors, because they are pressing the nerve gas issue.

38.  He added that any new crisis, however, would be the fault of U.N. inspectors, because they are pressing the nerve gas issue.

39.  He added that any new crisis, however, would be the fault of U.N. inspectors, since they are pressing the nerve gas issue.

40.  However, although Menem made no comment Thursday, government officials denied any crisis after a morning Cabinet meeting.