31.   The problem has soured relations between the two nations despite a long-time personal friendship between Yeltsin and Kohl.

32.   Diplomats said Nichols was incarcerated because of his close personal friendship with the Burmese opposition leader.

33.   Under such conditions, personal friendships as well as synergies on the local level are key factors in their decisions.

34.   Westhuizen hit back at the allegation of racism, citing his close personal friendship with Chester Williams, the only black player in the South African squad.