He is making more direct appeals to religious groups, particularly evangelical Christian ministers, who are increasingly popular among poor women.

And the ruling could force large compensation payments to be made to native groups for the rights to the resources on the land.

It has assets of more than $150 million and makes grants to groups including environmental, human rights and educational organizations.

"But our Government will not make concessions to terrorist groups despite their threats."

And Germany continues to make amends to new groups of victims.

Donations can then be made periodically from the pool to other groups.

Last-minute concessions had been made to disaffected groups to win their support.

They made dozens of unsuccessful calls to charitable and government groups.

He has made 32 presentations to government agencies, civic groups, service clubs and Indian tribes in the last year.

George Frederic made a number of grants to various foreign groups.