21.   The decision to submit a new drug application to sell the drug, known as Myotrophin, follows discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

22.   The increased bid for Xpedite follows discussions this week between the would-be purchasers and a committee set up to evaluate bids.

23.   The president made the comments at a joint news conference with French President Jacques Chirac following their discussions about the showdown in Kosovo and U.S.-European trade disputes.

24.   The statement was issued after midnight on Monday morning, following discussions between the companies and the Justice Department that took place Friday and Sunday.

25.   The statement was issued in the wee hours of Monday morning, following discussions between the companies and the Justice Department that took place Friday and Sunday.

26.   Party leader Gerry Adams returned to Belfast earlier Thursday following discussions in Washington with U.S. National Security Adviser Anthony Lake.

27.   Andy Asamuah, secretary of the committee which approved the resolution, said approval followed extensive discussion on the issue.

28.   Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced the agreement on Africa following discussions with the presidents of four African nations and with U.N. Secretary-Geeral Kofi Annan.

29.   Cypriot Trade Minister Nicos Rolandis and Egyptian Oil Minister Sameh Fahmy made the agreement following their discussion on Mediterranean oil and gas deposits.

30.   Dr Ling said the report was written stage by stage following discussions between both parties.