11.   But the latest events underscored the fragility of their ties.

12.   Declining issues outnumbered advancers across the board, underscoring the fragility of the rally.

13.   Economists said it underscored the fragility of growth in France.

14.   Nevertheless, the report underscored the fragility of the U.S.-sponsored peace agreement and raised questions about the future of Bosnia after the multinational force withdraws.

15.   The incident underscored the fragility of the law enforcement situation in Haiti.

16.   Yet violence continued even as the two leaders met, underscoring the fragility of a truce.

17.   Yet violence continued even as Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres met, underscoring the fragility of the truce.

18.   Oil prices endured a lacklustre week, undermined by rising stocks of crude and crude-based products in the United States, which underscored the fragility of demand.

19.   The divergent approaches to the deal underscore the fragility of relations between London and Buenos Aires which re-established diplomatic ties only five years ago.