11.   With the stakes so high, the Clinton administration has tried to soften Russian efforts to block energy exports from the region.

12.   Belgian meat exports have been blocked since Friday pending approval from the EU for a series of measures proposed by the Belgium government.

13.   Brazil accuses the United States of using protectionist policies to block exports of orange juice, fruits, shoes and steel.

14.   But although some other nations suggested oil sanctions could not be ruled out in the future, there was no support for any immediate threat to block exports.

15.   Canada seeks to block export of water to Asia.

16.   In addition, the European Union wants simlar rules to block export of goods produced by forced and child labor.

17.   In Britain, activists have for months tried to block the export of livestock to the continent.

18.   In Britain, animal rights activists have for months tried to block the export of livestock to the continent.

19.   In exchange, Russia pledged to work toward relaxing sanctions, which block oil exports and have devastated the Iraqi economy.

20.   Koizumi said Thursday that other aid priorities should be eliminating duties and quotas that block African exports and stifle economic development.