11.   In Jenin, Palestinians displaced from homes turned to piles of concrete said they held out few hopes the team would improve their plight.

12.   In Jenin, Palestinians displaced from homes turned to piles of concrete said they held out little hope the team would improve their plight.

13.   Leaders of the two unions that signed the agreement accused Lepper of pursuing political goals instead of trying to improve the plight of farmers.

14.   Rafsanjani planned to ask Riyadh to improve the plight of the oppressed Shiite community as an important step toward improving ties between the two countries.

15.   Rafsanjani planned to ask Riyadh to improve the plight of the Shiite community as an important step toward improving ties.

16.   The new law is among a package of bills Ramos wants Congress to pass to improve the plight of millions of poor Filipinos.

17.   The Pakistani government Tuesday rejected the report, saying it had taken steps to improve the plight of women and child labourers.

18.   The Pakistani government Tuesday rFl nted the report, saying it had taken steps to improve the plight of women and child labourers.