41.   Erakat said Israeli demands for improved security arrangements for the Jewish settlers in Hebron were unacceptable.

42.   Improved security conditions in the Lebanese capital encouraged the British Council, which fell victim to anti-Western attacks during the dark years of the conflict, to return.

43.   Improved security in the southern part of the country, sufficient rains and relatively little pest damage favored agricultural production, the agencies reported.

44.   Lawmakers on Wednesday approved anti-violence measures including banning fans convicted of misconduct from stadiums and increasing club payments for improved security.

45.   Mexico City officials are also investigating the possibility of creating a special taxi service for tourists, which Debernardi said would provide vastly improved security for foreign visitors.

46.   NATO agreed last month to reduce its peacekeeping forces in Bosnia and Kosovo to reflect an improved security situation in the Balkans.

47.   NATO says the reduction reflects an improved Balkan security situation.

48.   New Director Robert Mueller has gone even further, reorganizing the entire structure of the FBI to put added emphasis on terrorism prevention and improved internal security.

49.   Officials said the EU foreign ministers discussed improved security at public facilities, notably airports, to enhance safety, not only in Europe, but elsewhere, too.

50.   Richard said there had been progress in Kosovo since the end of the armed conflict in June, citing improved security and services.