1.   Amid accusations of oppression and promises to battle corruption, the leading contenders for the Mexican presidency moved earnestly Monday to woo voters before the July election.

2.   Outgoing President Emil Constantinescu said he had failed in his bid to battle corruption, and therefore did not run for re-election.

3.   Ciorbea said his first task would be to battle corruption and press for greater government accountability.

4.   Constantinescu said he had failed in his bid to battle corruption, and therefore did not run for re-election.

5.   He swept to victory in presidential elections six months later on a populist campaign, pledging to fight inflation, battle corruption, and strengthen ties with Russia.

6.   Clinton and business leaders have pressed Yeltsin to take firm action to battle rampant corruption and organised crime that emerged following the collapse of the Russian command economy.