31.   Unions representing federal and state court officers filed federal lawsuits Monday, demanding that courthouses improve procedures for handling mail to protect against anthrax contamination.

32.   But Babar kept the door open for talks with scholars and the clergy on improving procedures to minimise chances of abuse.

33.   Daulet Sembayev said the measure would be accompanied by efforts to improve procedures for credit card foreign currency payments.

34.   Fawzi told reporters that discussions were continuing among members of the Security Council and NATO on ways of improving the procedures for launching air operations in Bosnia-Hercegovina.

35.   The United States will also implement noise-reduction initiatives and improve other procedures under the bilateral status of forces agreement.

36.   Italian train-drivers decided to end a speed limitation campaign Monday after a meeting with national rail managers had agreed on preliminary measures to improve safety procedures.