1.   Disaster relief agencies are up and running smoothly, promising prompt assistance to storm victims.

2.   Gen. John Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was visiting Japan and promised assistance from US military forces stationed in the country.

3.   He said President Clinton, in a telephone conversation on Sunday, promised assistance.

4.   Monday, the Taliban refused to accept any responsibility for working conditions inside Afghanistan, but suggested they would be more cooperative with the foreigners if promised U.N. assistance.

5.   Party officials in Washington promise assistance.

6.   Virtual clinics promise assistance for those who need immediate help.

7.   Pledging to help the Cuban people, Bush called for the resumption of mail service and promised assistance to nongovernmental organizations that aid Cubans.

8.   As the Clinton administration promised assistance to Yugoslavia, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright criticized Russia for moving slowly to recognize Vojislav Kostunica as president.

9.   As the Clinton administration promised assistance to Yugoslavia, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Sunday criticized Russia for moving slowly to recognize Vojislav Kostunica as president.