1.   International financial markets remained volatile following the start of the Gulf crisis.

2.   And while military relations with China remain strained following the downing of a US spy plane, several administration officials are backing close trade ties.

3.   A federal magistrate allowed him to remain free following his arraignment.

4.   Anti-Western sentiments in Yugoslavia remain strong following the NATO bombing campaign last year.

5.   But sentiment remained weak following a decline resulting from a fall on Wall Street, they added.

6.   Construction shares remained weaker following the announcement Friday of the first bankruptcy of a listed contractor since World War II.

7.   In currency dealings, the dollar remained firm following its strength Friday amid an upbeat outlook for the global economy.

8.   International aid groups remain jittery following imprisonment of foreign workers.

9.   Market sentiment remained firm following some enquiries from Asia Pacific players, a dealer said.

10.   On the stock market, the Nikkei index continued to slide as sentiment among investors remained weak following the recent spate of falls in U.S. stocks.