21.   Hundreds of women from the United States, the European Union and former Communist lands gathered Wednesday to work to strengthen the role of women in emerging democracies.

22.   Inkatha has worked to strengthen its power base and has frequently engaged in brinksmanship with Mandela to assert demands for more provincial autonomy.

23.   Incoming Philippine President Joseph Estrada assured U.S. President Bill Clinton on Friday that his administration will work to strengthen relations between the two countries.

24.   It is led by American Cardinal William H. Keeler, who has worked to strengthen ties between the two churches.

25.   Representatives from the governments of Brazil and Bolivia said Wednesday they would work to strengthen bilateral ties in the area of energy.

26.   Speaking during a Christmas celebration at Hermina Hall here, Feisal said soldiers must work to strengthen the present religious harmony while practicing their own religious faith.

27.   So Dean is working to strengthen his base, drawing people like the Howrigan family back into the fold.

28.   The fire itself did not expand significantly Friday as crews worked to strengthen fire lines, officials said.

29.   The fire near Yellowstone did not expand significantly Friday as crews worked to strengthen fire lines, officials said.

30.   They must work to strengthen farmers directly while the government puts its efforts into long-term measures.