1.   Senior officials at the Justice Department, meanwhile, applauded the rules, saying they would be a powerful new tool in combatting crime.

2.   Teen-agers overwhelmingly said they were willing and eager to take part in activities or programs aimed at combatting crime.

3.   But with violent crime rates soaring by criminals taking advantage of a justice system shifting from racial oppression to combatting crime, some called the presidential grace ill-timed.

4.   Russia said Monday it will sign a United Nations treaty aimed at combatting international crime, including money laundering and trafficking in women for prostitution.

5.   The countries also agreed to provide specialized training to police units for combatting crimes that involve information technology, Frank Mugambage told reporters.

6.   Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here late Thursday that New Delhi sought closer cooperation with Europe in combatting international crime.

7.   Mufamadi said the increased security measures were aimed at combatting crime, but acknowleged that there was a political element.