The accord reflected Mr. Turner's determination to build the value of the cable services, which have already acquired the rerun rights to two popular network television series, "E.R." and "Ellen."

The accord reflects regulatory concern about the stability of a banking system that is changing into a global financial market.

The accord with the People's Mujahadeen reflects a pragmatic approach to a security problem for an American military that already has its hands full trying to stabilize Baghdad and other areas of Iraq.

Mr. Chavan said the accord reflected a mutual desire "to come closer together and forget the past."

The accord, intended to shore up banks' financial underpinnings, reflects concern about the stability of a banking system that is changing into a global financial market.

But the accord reflects regulators' view that there is a need for closer supervision of the banking system, which has been beset by troubles including problem third world debt.

The text of today's agreement was not made public but General Clark said the accord reflected the broad terms reached in Helsinki.

The accord reflects the church's abiding interest in the status of Jerusalem as a holy city.

The accord reflects a continuing shift at the Justice Department under Attorney General John Ashcroft in securing largely amicable pacts with localities accused of patterns of police misconduct.

The family also said the accord "reflects their historical commitment to stand by their investments."