1.   Complex negotiations continued between the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

2.   Tension continued between the EC and the United States, which repeatedly accused the EC of unfair practices.

3.   In South Ossetia, an autonomous region within Georgia, sporadic fighting continued between Georgian forces and Ossetian separatists.

4.   Informal consultations would continue between the four Northern Ireland parties.

5.   Close collaboration continued between Britain and the United States in many other areas.

6.   And hundreds of trade missions and ventures continue between Hong Kong and China.

7.   As meetings continue between New York Giants coach Dan Reeves and upper management, a portrait of their discussions is beginning to develop.

8.   Asked to comment on the report, Hokkaido Takushoku said negotiations continue between the banks.

9.   As the talks took place in Egypt, violence continued between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

10.   At the United Nations, diplomats said, conversations continued between permanent members of the Security Council and Annan.