11.   The view shown to the public through Chinese state-run television was of a friendly, well-choreographed meeting to celebrate warming ties.

12.   U.S. officials likely will try to capitalize on the warming ties to press for progress in the decades-long dispute between the two NATO allies over Cyprus.

13.   Warming ties reflect a coincidence of interests.

14.   With the former Communists in office, the government has joined Russia in warming ties with Belgrade and repeatedly has called for lifting U.N. economic sanctions on Yugoslavia.

15.   With the former Communists in office, Bulgaria has joined Russia in warming ties with Belgrade and repeatedly has called for lifting U.N. economic sanctions on Yugoslavia.

16.   The head of the US armed forces said Monday that warming military ties with India were vital in the fight against global terrorism and maintaining long-term stability in Asia.