1.   So did Dulles, who promised economic aid to those who broke with the Kremlin.

2.   The rich countries of the world have promised more aid for developing countries.

3.   International organizations have promised aid.

4.   Such hopes were thwarted by rising unemployment, a crime wave and the slow arrival of promised US aid.

5.   NATO ministers promised humanitarian aid, and drew up guidelines for recognising the independence of the former Soviet republics.

6.   But he emphasized the determination of the Israelis and the Syrians to negotiate in good faith and promised American aid at every step.

7.   Leaders of Taiwan, France, Germany, Italy and Britain also promised aid, and condolences were sent by leaders of countries all over the world.

8.   Republicans say they have not promised aid to new immigrants.

9.   Republicans say they reluctantly agreed to restore benefits for some immigrants already in the country, but insist that they never promised aid for new immigrants.

10.   Separately, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell promised aid to developing countries, as part of widespread economic development.