91.   Cited as impediments to improved economic relations are poorly developed tax legislation, constantly changing regulations and a lack of openness in Russian business culture.

92.   Christopher visits Beijing later this month to seek improved relations.

93.   Doubtless the latest trip by U.S. Defense Minister William Perry to Moscow has not improved relations between Russia and the United States.

94.   Despite improved relations between the two countries, there are certain things they cannot look at, like the end of the massive Peacekeeper.

95.   Earlier Tuesday, the bishops called for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba and said they hoped for improved relations between the two countries.

96.   Earlier in the day, Rybkin met House of Representatives Speaker Takako Doi and agreed on the need for improved bilateral relations on the basis of the Tokyo Declaration.

97.   Earlier this week, a group of Americans who support improved relations between the countries wrote President Clinton asking him to visit Cuba before Bush takes office.

98.   FARC leaders recently sought improved relations with Washington, a factor that led many to speculate that the killings had been the work of a renegade unit.

99.   Fernandes later watered down his statement and called for improved relations with China.

100.   Flatow said it is possible that improved relations with Iran will help him get the damages he won.