1.   And the attacks have worsened as never before.

2.   Investors were already expecting a recession, and although the attack may worsen the recession, it could also lead to a sharper recovery, Dorsey said.

3.   The Cohens acknowledge that they have considered leaving Katif if attacks on the settlement worsen.

4.   Over the longer term, however, the attacks could worsen the global economic slowdown, bringing a decline in worldwide demand for petroleum products, Deutsche Bank Alex.

5.   A Yugoslav regional leader says the attacks have worsened the conflict.

6.   Arab allies warn attack could worsen plight of Iraqis.

7.   The attacks have worsened an already serious slump in worldwide demand for electronic goods, a staple export for Singapore.

8.   The attacks worsened an already serious slump in worldwide demand for electronic goods, a staple export for Singapore, the ministry said.

9.   The attack has worsened already troubled relations between the two nations.

10.   Uganda alleges the attacks worsened because Sudan began supplying the insurgents with arms.