11.   Private experts say such transfers, though often peaceful, in some cases also undoubtedly aided the development of nuclear arms.

12.   Rain aids development of the crop, now on trees and forming pods.

13.   The idea was to aid the development of high-definition television, which will offer stunningly sharp pictures on an extra-wide screen.

14.   The leaders were prepared to meet with a delegation of African leaders on Thursday for talks centered on how wealthy nations might aid development in the impoverished continent.

15.   This weekend, the disturbance will aid the development of strong low pressure over the Southeast.

16.   USDA chief economist Keith Collins said warm temperatures during the first two weeks of August aided development.

17.   Warm temperatures and seasonal rains forecast for the Corn Belt in the coming days will aid crop development.

18.   An upper-level trough in the vicinity of the local islands further aided shower development.

19.   But Christopher E. Paine of the Natural Resources Defense Council, a Washington-based anti-nuclear group, says even mini-yield experiments can aid weapon development.

20.   Earlier Friday, Li told businessmen that trade ties are aiding the development of democracy.