1.   Hong Kong Gov. Chris Patten scuttled that effort by asking Gingrich in a letter for a year-long unconditional renewal.

2.   These need to be taken seriously, especially by Washington, which pressed so vigorously for unconditional renewal.

3.   Those efforts were largely scuttled by a letter from Hong Kong Gov. Chris Patten to Gingrich asking for a year-long unconditional renewal.

4.   Peres called on Saturday for the unconditional renewal of peace talks with the Palestinians, apparently contradicting Sharon, who has insisted that violence cease first.

5.   Peres called Saturday for the unconditional renewal of peace talks with the Palestinians, apparently contradicting Sharon, who has insisted that violence cease first.

6.   China endorses unconditional renewal of the non-proliferation treaty, Foreign Ministry spokesman Shen Guofang said at a regular briefing.

7.   The United States favors unconditional renewal of the treaty, designed to stop the spread of nuclear arms.

8.   Despite efforts to stress Chinese cooperation, Wu also indicated there was only so much Beijing could do to ensure unconditional renewal of MFN.

9.   Despite backing for unconditional renewal of MFN from leaders of both political parties, debate on the issue will likely be heated.