11.   He noted that though economic links would be strengthened, adopting a common currency would take years, not months.

12.   If successful, an agreement would strengthen links between News Corp. and TCI in Europe.

13.   More significantly, Gathering is strengthening the link between the people who make games and the people who play them.

14.   On Saturday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced a package of seven measures designed to strengthen the link between the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar.

15.   The purpose is to strengthen the link between past and present, while giving the kids a chance to play against someone other than themselves.

16.   President Carlos Menem said the visit was an opportunity for Argentina to strengthen links with Britain with a view towards recovering the disputed Falkland Islands.

17.   Putin also stressed the importance of strengthening links between his country and the European Union.

18.   Qantas managing director James Strong said the buy will strengthen links between the two airlines.

19.   A high-level trade mission from Singapore has arrived to explore new ways to strengthen economic links with Burma, an official report said Tuesday.

20.   A Manchester Alumni Club will be set up in Malaysia to strengthen links between former students from the university.