11.   The session failed to make any strides toward the return of the Futenma airfield, while participants noted the increase in tensions between China and Taiwan.

12.   Biologists noted an increase in the number of sea lions off Brazil.

13.   Border Police Commander Yisrael Sadan noted an increase in violence against Palestinians by members of the force, The Jerusalem Post said Thursday.

14.   Critics of the law have noted an increase in traffic accidents in the weeks leading up to the May runoff election.

15.   Doctors have also noted an increase in psychosomatic disorders, apparently brought on by the shock of the quake and the boredom of life in the emergency centers.

16.   He noted an increase in Yugoslav and Serb forces in border areas populated by ethnic Albanians.

17.   He also noted an increase in foreign investment and private media outlets.

18.   In item from Jordan, clarifies lead to note increase in company profits.

19.   It noted an increase in aluminium prices which is benefiting its smelter operations, and improved performance in a number of its overseas markets.

20.   It also noted an increase in the amount of South American cocaine being targeted at Mexico, apparently as a transit point for the U.S. market.