1.   Asian countries are promoting their growing markets as a way to mute criticism of their human-rights records.

2.   Because that means criss-crossing the country to promote it, Simon again places himself onstage.

3.   There is a large black minority, but the country officially promotes itself as an Arab republic.

4.   In addition, member countries will promote financial sector liberalisation and closer cooperation in money and capital markets, tax, insurance and customs.

5.   Indebted countries need further reforms to reduce poverty, while richer countries should promote lending and borrowing practices to prevent further debt crises.

6.   Iran dropped visa requirements last year for Gulf Arab nationals and has eased visa requirements for many other countries to promote its long-neglected industry.

7.   On Monday, Premier Zhu Rongji said the country must promote private business and pledged to help farmers left behind in the rush for economic development.

8.   Simmering conflict in the Great Lakes region could engulf Central and East Africa unless neighboring countries promote peace, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Thursday.

9.   The two countries have been promoting trade and economic ties.

10.   France could stop buying uranium from Australia if that country promotes boycotts of French products, French President Jacques Chirac said here Sunday.