31.   The Oslo-based Nobel committee often uses the prize to encourage ongoing efforts.

32.   The U.S. government is to encourage efforts by private American glass manufacturers to adapt to the Japanese market by shortening delivery periods and tailoring their products to Japanese needs.

33.   They also encouraged efforts to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

34.   We encourage all efforts to help revive the peace process.

35.   A US congressional delegation departs Saturday for India, hoping to foster trade and encourage cooperative efforts against terrorism, congressional officials annonced here.

36.   We encourage non-proliferation efforts in the Middle East and South Asia.

37.   Moose, who met the president on Thursday, is visiting the war-ravaged region to encourage peace efforts.

38.   Meanwhile Saturday a US congressional delegation is to depart for India, hoping to foster trade and encourage cooperative efforts against terrorism.