11.   That would include giving fluids, antibiotics for any accompanying bacterial infection, nutrition and oxygen if needed, he said.

12.   The assembly will meet tomorrow if needed to get the bills through, a parliament official said.

13.   The Brazilian central bank can raise interest rates if needed without causing a recession, the report said.

14.   A U.N. police patrol was in the area and specialists trained in hostage negotiations were available if needed, Ivanko said.

15.   But he said more needed to be done.

16.   Defense Minister Volker Ruehe said there needed to be more heavily focused measures to build prosperity in eastern Germany.

17.   FIFA also can use diplomatic channels if needed, he said.

18.   He gave the Clinton administration credit for improving race relations and the economy, but he said more needed to be done on those and other issues.

19.   He also said there needed to be an independent system to approve funding because government agencies were too cautious.