1.   In his last year as defense secretary, Cohen has made improving the life style of the military his top priority.

2.   The ultimate test is going to be whether or not legitimate changes are made that improve the lives of the people.

3.   The United States, which had made progress improving relations with India after essentially siding with Pakistan throughout the Cold War, is now distrustful of India.

4.   China Daily said cars need to be better made in order to improve significantly auto emissions.

5.   President Bill Clinton hailed the lower jobless figures, but said more progress would have to be made in order to improve the lives of hard-working Americans.