11.   The book was compiled as part of a three-day conference beginning Friday in the German capital.

12.   The Dutch government called a conference beginning Friday that will bring together European Union justice and interior ministers to spotlight illegal trafficking of women.

13.   The Hong Kong academics issued their petition on the eve of a visit to the territory by Chinese President Jiang Zemin for an economic conference beginning Monday.

14.   While in Sudan, Carter will participate in a conference beginning Monday on Guinea worm disease.