11.   By removing his name from active consideration, Boutros-Ghali would not have to see his support dwindle in a series of Security Council votes.

12.   By removing his name from active consideration, Boutros-Ghali would not see his support dwindle in a series of votes.

13.   But their support has been dwindling slowly since Netanyahu began signing land-for-peace deals.

14.   Ur said the rebels were still in control, but support was dwindling.

15.   It also provides a major boost for the game back home which has struggled financially as support dwindled.