21.   The Council also noted progress in nuclear safety, especially with the closing of two reactors in the Paldiski power plant in Estonia.

22.   The report notes progress in some areas.

23.   The U.N. report notes progress in some areas.

24.   He noted some progress in recent days.

25.   IISS asked, noting substantial progress toward democratic reform made in the past year by President Nelson Mandela.

26.   In regional affairs, progress was noted in implementing proposals for UN-funded projects to promote self-employment in the informal sector and improvement in working conditions and the environment.

27.   - ASEAN noted progress to date in implementing a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality in the region.

28.   The report was expected to note significant progress, as producers benefited from a dry spell over the weekend in corn-growing regions.

29.   UNICEF was able to note some progress in eradicating diseases, with incidences of polio, measles and tetanus on the decline thanks to vaccination campaigns.

30.   The commerce secretary noted progress in the auto and auto parts industry, telecommunications, medical equipment and other areas.