The partial withdrawal of Soviet troops has speeded the shift.

The partial withdrawal is to be carried out over the next 15 days, with further negotiations to take place in Pakistan on withdrawing the rest.

But the shock treatment of a partial American withdrawal at this time might well be a cure worse than the disease.

About 10,000 Soviet soldiers left Hungary under a partial withdrawal last year.

Later, Pakistan's army announced a partial withdrawal of troops.

A pardon may entail a complete or partial withdrawal of punishment.

Vietnam has staged what it described as partial withdrawals from Cambodia in every year since 1982.

She ruled out the idea of a partial withdrawal or other interim arrangements for the heights.

The formula provides for international supervision of a vote and a partial Israeli withdrawal.

The Israeli defence minister has announced a partial withdrawal of troops from the region.