91.   Iraqi officials had welcomed a visit from Annan in the hope he could negotiate a break through in the standoff over U.N. weapons inspections.

92.   Iraqi officials welcomed a visit from Annan, hoping he could negotiate a breakthrough in the standoff.

93.   In Tokyo, Fisheries Agency officials welcomed the new treaty.

94.   Israeli officials welcomed the inclusion of the two Palestinian groups, but expressed disappointment that another group, the Iran-backed Hezbollah, was not included.

95.   Israeli officials welcomed the move enthusiastically.

96.   Israeli officials welcomed the news but would not say whether the Shin Bet security agency was involved in his death.

97.   Israeli officials welcomed the news of his death but would not say whether the Shin Bet security agency was involved.

98.   Israeli officials welcomed the concept of pan-Arab acceptance, though they rejected its conditions.

99.   Israeli officials welcomed the inclusion of the Palestinian groups, but expressed disappointment that another group, the Iran-backed Hezbollah, was not included.

100.   Israeli officials welcomed the news that Ayyash was dead, but refused to say if Israel was in any way connected.