1.   The weakened French army continued its retreat westward across Europe.

2.   ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines will stop flying three unprofitable routes to Japan, continuing its retreat from Asia.

3.   A month ago, a deadline for a decision passed with no announcement, other than a statement that the nuns and brothers would continue their retreat.

4.   A shallow dome of slowly moderating cold air will remain trapped across the Northeast on Saturday as the jet stream continues its retreat from the East.

5.   Corn futures continued their retreat from contract highs on ideas that more planting might be seen next week as rain dries up.

6.   Outside America, governments need to continue their retreat from ownership of flag carriers.

7.   Stocks, on the other hand, continued a retreat that started on the day of the report.

8.   Texas stocks fell for the third straight trading day as Cliffs Drilling Co., Energy Ventures Inc. and other oil-related stocks continued their retreat from recent highs.

9.   On other markets, pork futures rose sharply, while sugar futures continued their retreat.

10.   Small groups of rebels battled with Russian troops in Grozny on Monday as separatist fighters continued their retreat from the city.