101.   But it underscored moves by both sides to defuse tensions in the capital.

102.   But Macedonia can ill afford a confrontation, particularly after protracted efforts to defuse tensions.

103.   But it appeared aimed at defusing tension between the king and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

104.   But it appeared the council would, at best, be an advisory watchdog that relies on the influence of its participants to defuse tensions.

105.   But when the cloud is already looming large on the horizon, the only way to avert a major disaster is to defuse tension.

106.   But the banning of the two groups could help defuse the tension.

107.   Caretaker Premier Baskim Fino is a Socialist and heads the coalition government Berisha reluctantly agreed to work with to defuse tensions ahead of June elections.

108.   Caretaker Premier Baskim Fino is a Socialist and heads the coalition government Berisha reluctantly agreed to work with to defuse tensions before June elections.

109.   Carter also said he was prepared to return to Korea to try to start talks between North and South Korean leaders on defusing nuclear tensions.

110.   China has supported the anti-terrorism effort, fearing Islamic militancy itself in Central Asia, and that has defused some tension.