1.   He then joined the Atlantic Council of the United States, which promotes understanding of international issues and was its vice president for education and civil-military programs.

2.   Hillary Rodham Clinton has expressed hope her visit will help promote understanding.

3.   KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Entreprenuers planning to develop multimedia software to promote understanding of Islam could get guidance and technical assistance from expertise available in Sirim Berhad.

4.   Nepalese Information Minister Joya Prakash Prasad Gupta, who arrived Wednesday, said he was optimistic the meet would promote understanding.