11.   Some international aid organizations also are stepping up their assistance to Russia and others are fulfilling past pledges for cash.

12.   The Cardinals are still in contention for Pittsburgh guard Duval Love, although the Steelers appear to be stepping up their efforts to re-sign him.

13.   The company is also stepping up efforts to market Internet products and services, Hinman said, although he declined to say how.

14.   The fee-mail programs arrive at a time when high-profile publishers are stepping up efforts to recoup their Internet investments.

15.   Undeterred by the lack of results from the town hall protest, the local Indians are stepping up their activities.

16.   With those requirements about to expire, union officials are stepping up their efforts to repeal the tax breaks.

17.   A visit by Yeltsin would be a major political triumph for Iran at a time when the United States is stepping up its campaign to isolate the Islamic republic.

18.   After each robbery incident, police say they are stepping up security in the area.

19.   At the same time, the United States and the Arabs are stepping up efforts to get Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table.

20.   International Olympic Committee officials said Tuesday they have been informed that Japanese authorities were stepping up security at the airport.