11.   There were close links between the alchemists and the gnostics, and for the gnostics the picture was bleaker still.

12.   There were many close links between social reform movements and feminism.

13.   We also maintain close links with the electronic publishing division of a large conglomerate.

14.   Kiev hopes to cement close links with Bonn.

15.   However, the following day Chief Minister Kitingan, who had close links with one of the alleged plotters, denied that any such plot existed.

16.   The USA was eager to play down its close links with Israel in order not to alienate potential Arab supporters.

17.   However, his appointment was reportedly opposed by the Shia Hezbollah movement which had close links with Iran.

18.   The military reshuffle carried out in October and November was largely aimed at removing officers who had close links with the Yangs.

19.   PUPILS at Distington Junior School in Cumbria have made a host of new, long-distance penpals thanks to their close links with Sellafield.

20.   There are close links with the Faculties of Arts, Social Sciences and Divinity.