51.   Both Baghdad and the KDP have accused Iran of backing the PUK and of seeking to expand its influence in the region.

52.   But critics say he has expanded his influence through connections with big businesses.

53.   Critics say he has expanded his influence through connections with big businesses.

54.   While the Canadians will be looking to expand their influence in the region, they will also be trying boost their exports to Thailand.

55.   It alleged that Washington wanted to send its troops into Cambodia and expand its influence throughout Southeast Asia.

56.   Lee stressed Taiwan has effectively expanded the influence of the international democratic camp and made significant contributions to the cause of freedom and democracy.

57.   Russia has already expressed concern at the possibility of NATO expanding its influence eastwards to include former Soviet allies.

58.   Russia may envisage having its own military base in former Yugoslavia, a senior Russian defence official said Thursday, proposing that Moscow expand its influence in the Balkans.

59.   Russia has for some time expressed concern at their future membership of NATO which would expand its influence eastwards up to Russian frontiers.

60.   The major benefit for companies is to win and entertain friends and expand their influence.