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Iran entrenched its political and security influence in Iraq, and enhanced its role among the Shia minorities in the Arab gulf states.

In this context, UNICEF has enhanced its role as a partner to government in expanding the coverage of quality ECD services.

While officials agreed to make the bailout fund more flexible and enhanced its role, they did not increase its size, and as a result it may prove unequal to the task ahead if countries beyond Greece, Portugal and Ireland run seriously afoul of the market.

Logically, the EU ought either to increase its powers (for example, by enhancing its role in choosing the commission and its president) or it should cut them back.

As it marks its 80th birthday today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is discarding its image as a master builder and enhancing its role as a transportation specialist.

"We remain committed to protecting Terminal 5," said Pasquale DiFulco, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, "and enhancing its role as an airport centerpiece".

In addition, a spur from the South Stream pipeline under the Black Sea will be directed into Serbia, enhancing its role as a transit point for Russian gas.

A17 NEW YORK/REGION B1-6 Planes, Trains, Autonomy And Now an 80th Birthday The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey turns 80 today in the midst of discarding its image as a master builder and enhancing its role as a transportation specialist.

"If the goal of Lower Manhattan's revitalization is to secure and enhance its role as a world-class business center," Mr. Weisbrod said, "then commuter rail and airport access must be the highest priority".

Instead of exacerbating historical wounds, Mr. Abe should focus on writing Japan's future, with an emphasis on improving its long-stagnant economy and enhancing its role as a leading democracy in Asia and beyond.

Yet an American military strike against Iran's nuclear facility would probably be only a temporary fix and dearly bought.America needs to use its "pivot" towards Asia to enhance its role as a balancer and conciliator.