pave the way

The iguanas will fit right in at the zoo, which is home to the largest captive colony of these reptiles and is leading genetic research efforts that will hopefully help pave the way for their future survival, officials said.

It was one of just four encyclicals penned by Francis, and some climate advocates credit it with helping pave the way for the Paris agreement, the groundbreaking climate accord reached by nearly 200 nations in late 2015.

Modi has sought to pave the way for a deal with the U.S. in recent months by slashing Indian tariffs on a range of American goods, agreeing to buy more U.S. exports and accepting undocumented migrants sent back from the United States.

Since Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office, Putin has been busy trying to repair ties with Washington and pave the way for a new era of co-operation.

Mr Geragos has also asked Judge Michael Jesic of the Superior Court of Los Angeles to reduce their conviction to manslaughter, which could pave the way to a faster release.