31.   Somalia, which is predominantly Muslim, has longstanding ties with Egypt, and most of its leading Islamic scholars studied in Cairo.

32.   The left-leaning Socialists, who have longstanding ties with North Korea, want to uphold the agreement.

33.   The left-leaning Socialists, who have longstanding ties with North Korea, wanted to uphold the agreement.

34.   The Thai military has had longstanding ties with the Khmer Rouge and at one time provided them with vital support.

35.   Wall Street sources speculate Turner wants to pay Milken for his advice and for longstanding ties, the Journal said.