11.   Economic problems and political isolation in recent years have prompted the Mauritanian government to try to strengthen relations with western democracies.

12.   Economic problems and political isolation in recent years have prompted the Mauritanian government to try to strengthen relations with the West.

13.   For Walesa, the heady days of victory over communism and public adoration have given way to political isolation.

14.   For Lech Walesa, the heady days of victory over communism have given way to political isolation.

15.   He alienated his allies, leading to resignations from his cabinet and to political isolation.

16.   Instead, corruption, neglect and political isolation have crippled the country, and only a tiny percentage of Nigerians live well.

17.   Iran is turning to Africa to break out of political isolation and forge new commercial ties.

18.   Kohl, praised just a few months ago the man who reunited Germany, saw his political isolation grow.

19.   Karadzic faces political isolation and the danger of mutiny by his generals.

20.   Korea remains a far-off country both geographically and because of its political isolation...