11.   His trip coincided with a visit to the emirates by a large British trade delegation headed by Howard Davies, chairman of the Confederation of British Industries.

12.   His hush-hush trip Monday coincides with steps to move relatives of US military personnel out of Saudi Arabia by mid-August.

13.   His trip coincided with the departure from Moscow of a group of Russian deputies for Belgrade.

14.   The trip coincided with a visit by a large British trade delegation headed by Howard Davies, chairman of the Confederation of British Industries.

15.   The trip coincides with a visit to the United States by Ethiopian President Meles Zenawi where he is meeting President Bill Clinton and US state and congressional leaders.

16.   The trip coincided with a call by the Royal Yacht Britannia on its way to South Africa for a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.

17.   Their trip coincides with a visit to Kashmir by US Ambassador to India Frank Wisner, who is also making efforts to secure the release of the hostages.

18.   Their trip will coincide with a visit by National Assembly speaker Philippe Seguin to the region.