1.   He had hoped for concessions in return, including diplomatic recognition.

2.   During the year Taiwan gained diplomatic recognition from Liberia, Bahamas, Belize and Grenada.

3.   South Africa threatened to withdraw financial support and diplomatic recognition.

4.   The resolution called also for the creation of a Slovene currency and separate banking and taxation systems, and promotion of diplomatic recognition for Slovenia.

5.   It also recognized the independence of the remaining republics, but diplomatic recognition would be dependent on their meeting conditions of human rights and democracy.

6.   Holding a referendum had been one of the conditions demanded by the European Communities before it would consider diplomatic recognition of an independent Bosnia-Hercegovina.

7.   According to the officials, Milosevic will be asked to grant diplomatic recognition to Bosnia-Herzegovina and denounce the taking of United Nations hostages by Bosnian Serb forces.

8.   But analysts cautioned that diplomatic recognition, while it sent a strong political message, did not provide the basis for trade relations.

9.   But any plan to open up liaison offices -- a precursor to diplomatic recognition -- should be out of the question until the inspections take place.

10.   But he did not formally extend diplomatic recognition to Beijing.