11.   The memo from Kennedy, who has since been promoted to lieutenant general, came amid of a flurry of activity that began last spring.

12.   The newspaper issue comes amid worsening trade relations between Canada and the EU.

13.   The report comes amid growing speculation in region that US action against Iraq is likely.

14.   The sale of First USA Paymentech Inc. stock comes amid skyrocketing card use by Americans.

15.   The rise comes amid soaring profit growth in the French banking industry in general after stock markets rallied in the first six months of the year.

16.   The rise in earnings comes amid soaring profit growth in the French banking industry in general after stock markets rallied in the first six months of the year.

17.   An international aid worker told The Associated Press that the stopover apparently came amid rumors that Egypt had threatened to close its border wkth Libya.

18.   Consideration of the policy change comes amid sharply declining sales of U.S. military hardware abroad.

19.   His death came amid continuing uncertainty about who will lead Grace into the future.

20.   His defiant vow to fight his opponents comes amid increasing pressure on him to resign or share power with Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who is his constitutional successor.