Some officials credited increased private and police security in and around shopping malls.

In both cases, officials credit the speedy redeployment of officers who had been part of citywide forces.

Irish officials credited the North American eagle with a remarkable feat.

In New York, officials have credited smart and aggressive police work for the crime rate's decline.

American officials have credited this action, along with heightened surveillance, for putting an end to Iranian mine laying.

In the league's first year, crime declined 60 percent, and officials credited the program along with police efforts.

But Israeli officials as well as the Americans credited him with having brought about the cease-fire.

But in Hempstead, where the recycling rate rose from 25 percent in 2000 to 30 percent last year, officials credited education efforts.

The officials credited tips from neighborhood residents for helping in the investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect, Luis Morales.

American officials have credited Pakistan with aggressively cracking down on foreign militants, particularly Al Qaeda.