11.   Earlier rounds of negotiations had agreed that the aim of a new treaty should be to reduce acid rain by half of current levels.

12.   And both leaders promised to push for quick ratification of the new global treaty prohibiting the use of chemical weapons and providing for their destruction.

13.   And the agreement that was announced Tuesday will be incorporated into a new treaty when East Timor becomes independent, which is expected early next year.

14.   And in its new treaty with Russia, the United States insisted on storing weapons rather than destroying them, as it has urged other nuclear states to do.

15.   Biotechnology company executives said the new treaty could actually help the industry by countering a perception that biotechnology is not adequately regulated.

16.   A new treaty with the U.S. was approved by both sides a year ago but must still be okayed by China.

17.   Advocates of tough anti-bribery measures cautioned that the new treaty could prove a disappointment.

18.   But this new treaty outlaws the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons.

19.   By offering to open negotiations on a new treaty, diplomats said India appeared to be making its opening bid for a settlement of the crisis.

20.   Canadian and Alaskan officials discussed ways on Monday to take action without a new salmon treaty.