1.   New threats being addressed in that concept include regional conflicts, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction of a kind Iraq is believed trying to produce.

2.   President Rexhep Meidani, who broke off a trip to Greece, was believed trying to mediate the crisis.

3.   Several hundred thousand more are believed trying to get out.

4.   With senior leader Deng Xiaoping believed to be in failing health, several younger leaders are believed trying to consolidate their power.