41.   But it marks a shift in strategy because until now, bank directors had said they planned to hold onto banking assets in Europe.

42.   The move marks a shift of focus for the ADB, replacing its goal of poverty reduction in China with one of balanced regional development.

43.   The White House said it was looking forward to working with Lebed and dimissed suggestion that his appointment marked a shift in Moscow towards a more assertive foreign policy.

44.   Kaut said the court decision marked a shift in oversight of media ownership from prophylactic FCC rules to case-by-case analysis by antitrust authorities.

45.   Kovalyov said that the war in Chechnya threatened democratic gains in Russia and marked a shift in the Kremlin towards hardline policies.

46.   Rosa said the raids did not mark a shift toward a policy to pursue the indicted war criminals in Bosnia more aggressively.