11.   In other markets, wheat futures rose to a five-week high amid signs of renewed demand for U.S. supplies.

12.   Meanwhile, Taliban spokesmen have renewed demands for international recognition.

13.   Municipal bonds rebounded from a two-day drop in prices amid renewed demand from mutual fund investors.

14.   Municipal bonds rebounded from a two-day slump amid renewed demand from mutual fund investors, traders said.

15.   Municipal bonds rose for a third day as renewed demand from individual investors offset tepid interest from mutual funds.

16.   Municipal bonds were little changed as renewed demand from individual investors helped to temper a decline in prices of benchmark U.S. Treasury securities.

17.   North Korea has also rejected renewed demands from the International Atomic Energy Agency that it open all its military installations to international inspection.

18.   Prices rose in recent days amid renewed demand from jewelers and electronics makers.

19.   Record exports during the month were offset by strong imports of foreign-made machinery as Canadian businesses place orders to meet renewed domestic demand for their products.

20.   That, African specialists say, will foment renewed demand for raw materials and Africa, better endowed with resources than any continent, stands to benefit.