51. The HKFE is accelerating its efforts to diversify its product base, which now includes currency, interest rate and equity-based products. 52. The latest attacks occurred as the U.S. Defense Department announced a troop call-up and diplomats accelerated efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. 53. The killing of Argana was the detonator that accelerated efforts to impeach Cubas for abuse of power. 54. The Racak slaughter renewed the threat of NATO airstrikes and accelerated diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully. 55. The Pentagon says it lacks firm evidence that Iraq has accelerated its effort to rebuild a chemical and biological weapons arsenal. 56. The Racak killings and continued violence have spurred the Americans and Europeans to accelerate efforts toward a diplomatic solution in the turbulent province. 57. The Socialist International vice president, Makoto Tanabe of Japan, said the organization should accelerate its efforts for nuclear disarmament in the coming years. 58. The United States will accelerate efforts to keep nuclear material from terrorists, especially in helping Russia safeguard its nuclear stocks, Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said Friday. 59. The United States, working in concert with Saudi Arabia, is accelerating its efforts for a setlement between Israel and the Palestinians. 60. U S West is accelerating its efforts to get into the long-distance market within its local calling region. |