11.  Party sources said support for Downer both within its ranks and among electors has eroded dramatically in recent days.

12.  Ariffin said strong support in the area of automation and process control technology was required in the pursuit of excellence in science and technology and industrial development.

13.  Brokers also said government support through active buying in heavyweight Telkom by state-owned securities firms, particularly Danareksa Sekuritas, also boosted the index.

14.  But in an interview on Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio Hanson brushed off the criticism, saying support for her was strong.

15.  Chumpol said HIV support groups had submitted protest letters to the University Affairs Ministry and were ready to take further action to oppose the plan if necessary.

16.  Earlier Tuesday, Yushchenko met with World Bank President James Wolfensohn, who said that support for Ukraine hinges on tangible progress on reform.

17.  Following the meeting with Gelbard, Radisic promised to speed the work of the joint presidency and said foreign support will be welcome in his work.

18.  He said technical support, counselling and new farming methods could be put into effect if the officers had good ties with farmers.

19.  Her parents said support from home helped keep up her spirits in jail near Boston.

20.  However, Pinheiro said that support among the general population for the Hutu rebels seemed to be dwindling.