All research was halted by the Government 19 months ago, pending a resolution to the various claims.

Payments of the remaining $20 million have been halted pending a review.

Trading was halted late yesterday afternoon pending the decision, after the shares had dropped $1, to $34.

Following the Challenger accident in 1986, missions were halted pending safety review.

The following day, the local authorities ordered the plans to be halted pending further consultation with the victims and relatives.

Stop Spadina appealed, and construction was halted pending the outcome.

Israel had a free hand building settlements and was refusing even to halt its colonial activities pending the negotiations with the Palestinians.

Air Wis shares traded at $7.875 just before being halted pending release of the announcement.

Over-the-counter trading in its stock was halted at $19.50 today pending the buyout announcement.

British Aerospace also said trading in its shares, which was halted earlier today pending the community's announcement, would remain suspended.