1.   The company reduced the number of directors, including those close to Peter Grace and agreed to shareholder demands to spin off several units.

2.   They include districts close to Djakovica, Mitrovica, Pristina, Urahovac and in Serbia proper.

3.   Yet the concern lingers among many, including several close to the fighter.

4.   Algerian media, including press close the government, welcomed the trial as a gesture of good will on the behalf of the government.

5.   Algerian media, including newspapers close the military-backed government, welcomed the trial as a gesture of good will by the government.

6.   Critics said the ruling could undermine Israeli security by letting Arabs establish majorities in key areas, including those close to the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

7.   Her comeback had been superb, including a close second to world champion Lipinski at the prestigious Champions Series Final at Munich, Germany, last month.

8.   However, there also has been speculation in Jakarta business circles that the veteran leader might also include some close to him.