11.   But is there any other way apart from harping on it with the fervent hope that an effective solution can be found?

12.   But such a fervent hope should be reasonably based on the situation in Thailand, which, unfortunately, has not been very responsive to the IMF all-purpose prescription.

13.   Still, new President B.J. Habibie rules out independence in the territory, the fervent hope of many East Timorese.

14.   Yet he rules out a vote on independence, the fervent hope of many East Timorese.