31.   Tokyo share prices fell in light trading Tuesday for the third consecutive day amid growing pessimism over the outcome of U.S.-Japan auto trade talks.

32.   Tokyo stocks fell early Friday amid growing pessimism that government measures to restart growth will come up short.

33.   Tokyo stock prices fell Friday morning amid growing pessimism that Japanese government measures to restart growth will come up short.

34.   They came as Syrian and Israeli negotiators were to hold an unscheduled meeting Sunday in Washington amid growing pessimism over the chances of any breakthrough in their talks.

35.   Their meeting came as Syrian and Israeli negotiators were to hold an unscheduled meeting Sunday in Washington amid growing pessimism over the chances of any breakthrough in their talks.

36.   United Nations special envoy for Afghanistan Mahmud Mestiri flew to Pakistan Tuesday for talks with some key leaders based there amidst growing pessimism and conflicting demands by rival factions.