21.   On again, off again U.N.-mediated talks on establishing economic links as a prelude to a political settlement have made slow progress.

22.   The official accused Taiwan authorities of delaying progress in this area by using such economic links as bargaining chips for political purposes.

23.   The Pentagon cited those sophisticated communications links as a main reason for bombing targets in and around Baghdad in February.

24.   The spokesman said the United States was trying to use the Pakistani link as an excuse not to close the nuclear file and prevent the lifting of the sanctions.

25.   This new high-speed option will allow users to migrate speed links as network bandwidth demands increase.

26.   Ankara sees the initialling of the customs link as a high priority.

27.   Torrential rain hampered rescue efforts and cut many road and rail links as firefighters warned of further landslips.

28.   Meanwhile Wenger has refused to be drawn on his link as a possible successor to under-fire French coach Roger Lemerre.

29.   Police confirmed Tuesday that the letter sent to the US embassy had contained reference to transport links as a possible target for attacks.

30.   The authorities were now conducting a study to determine such a link as more and more babies were being dumped and abandoned to die, a welfare official said.