11.   If not, they will drive both activities underground, hampering attempts at HIV prevention, he said.

12.   In a televised address, Michael Steiner said provincial lawmakers must break a political deadlock that has hampered attempts to elect a president and form a provincial government.

13.   Initial rescue attempts were hampered by low clouds, torrential rain and high winds.

14.   Initial rescue attempts were hampered by low clouds, torrential rain and high winds, police said.

15.   It said communications with affected villages was difficult and a thick haze from hundreds of forest fires had hampered attempts to airlift supplies into some parts.

16.   It said communications with affected villages was difficult and a thick smoke haze from hundreds of forest fires had hampered attempts to airlift supplies into some parts.

17.   Lack of hydrants and equipment hampered attempts to put out the blaze.

18.   Ms. Bhutto dismissed suggestions that the animosity between her government and the opposition would hamper her attempts to run the country.

19.   The dilapidated airport now can handle only smaller craft, which tourism operators insist is hampering attempts to broaden their industry beyond its two casinos.

20.   The blast knocked out power for the rest of the day and hampered attempts to douse the fire.