1.   American officials have begun to brief Russian officials here on the text of the charter and expect a more negative public reaction after the signing on Friday.

2.   He also applauded the signing on Monday of a political settlement in Macedonia.

3.   The signing on Friday featured several speakers who gave testimony last year at hearings on infertility coverage.

4.   Espanyol announced the signing on Thursday.

5.   The bestselling thriller writer will instead hold the signing on Friday afternoon, Exclusive Books said.