101.   The compromise ended a monthlong political crisis, which had stalled talks with IMF.

102.   The failure to designate a chairman of the key peace and security committee could stall the talks, observers said.

103.   The government has accused the rebels of stalling peace talks, which broke off in October.

104.   The MetroStars have been trying to sign a Colombian forward, reported international star Freddy Rincon, but the talks stalled on Thursday, team spokesman Jeff Bradley said.

105.   The planned housing project has stalled peace talks and kindled new violence.

106.   The political deadlock has stalled the talks with the fund, which insists that Bulgaria enact speedy privatization and create a currency board to instill financial discipline.

107.   The peace talks have been stalled during the past year.

108.   The political crisis has stalled talks with the IMF at a crucial point.

109.   The rebels also accused the government of intentionally stalling the talks, a charge officials denied.

110.   The talks currently are stalled.