21.   The prospect of closer military ties and greatly increased trade finally convinced nationalists in the Turkish government to endorse the visit, but they did so grudgingly.

22.   The sessions are designed to further the military ties made by the Bush administration as part of its war on terrorism.

23.   The sessions are designed to further military ties made quietly, but aggressively, by the Bush administration as part of its war on terrorism.

24.   The report proposed essentially similar steps, and some bolder ones, like granting some U.S. businesses licenses to operate in Cuba and promoting Cuban-U.S. military ties.

25.   The United States severed military ties three years ago in response to atrocities the Indonesian army committed in East Timor.

26.   Washington visibly strengthens military ties with Tokyo to demonstrate to North Korea that both American and Japanese soldiers are prepared to defend South Korea.

27.   Washington also apparently hopes to barter the return of Futenma Air Station in Okinawa for stronger military ties.

28.   Yates maintained his military ties.

29.   Overwhelmingly Muslim Turkey has developed close military ties with Israel in recent years but also has good relations with the Palestinians.

30.   Pakistan also is moving to build closer military ties with South Korea.