11.   Albright announced the shift after meeting in Ramallah, on the West Bank, with Yasser Arafat.

12.   He announced the shift last month after visiting leaders in the Middle East, where support for sanctions has eroded because of concern over their impact on civilians.

13.   The New York-based drug maker also announced a shift among its top managers as it struggles to shore up its drug pipeline after losing several key patents.