1.   China also made new promises of food and other aid to ailing North Korea, Zhang said at a special briefing.

2.   Michigan police were concerned enough about the Michigan Patriot Militia that they received a special briefing in February during a meeting of sheriffs and police chiefs.

3.   Originally, the National Republican Senatorial Committee had planned to invite donors who were coming to Washington for the dinner to special briefings with Cabinet members.

4.   The congressman was given a special briefing by the CIA.

5.   The first volunteer, the e-precinct captain, is rewarded with special briefings, online video presentations, and a chance to meet the candidate.

6.   At a special briefing at the Pentagon Monday, General George Joulwan told reporters NATO forces have accomplished the tasks laid out in the Dayton agreement.

7.   At a special briefing in the legislature, Donald Tsang also proposed new measures to deter market speculators.

8.   During a special briefing with local reporters Thursday, Chen said that a Washington visit was unlikely.

9.   Malaysian Wetlands Foundation chief executive officer Muralee Menon said today the approval was given yesterday during a special briefing on the latest developments of the project.

10.   Speaking to legislators in a special briefing, Tung said Hong Kong people must tighten their belts before his economic development plans bear fruit.