11.   NATO is in the midst of considering an expansion eastward to include former allies of the Soviet Union.

12.   Secretary of State Warren Christopher and other administration officials declared their determination Wednesday to expand the NATO alliance to include former allies of the Soviet Union.

13.   The decision by the Israeli police to keep away from sensitive areas in Jerusalem was immediately criticized by Israeli politicians, including allies of Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

14.   The decision by the Israeli police to keep away from the friction was immediately criticized by Israeli politicians, including allies of Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

15.   The militants also must know that a growing list of countries and organizations, including rebel allies, is criticizing the captors and urging them to free the hostages.

16.   He pledges to use dialogue to win over opponents of the project, including allies in Europe and Canada as well as China and Russia.

17.   Several key political figures, including Berlusconi allies, have supported such a solution.

18.   Several key political figures, including Berlusconi allies, had supported such a solution.