111.   Chinese, Americans try to defuse military tension.

112.   Chirac pointed out that the Iraqi move appears to have defused tensions and praised the work of Annan.

113.   Cyprus declared Wednesday that Washington should guarantee its security if it wants to defuse tension on the divided island.

114.   Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage met Friday with Indian leaders in an effort to defuse tensions.

115.   Despite tough talk, Iran seen as attempting to defuse tension with U.S.

116.   Diplomatic sources said the arrests show Pakistan is serious about defusing tension with India.

117.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak flew here on Sunday to try to defuse growing tension between Syria and Turkey.

118.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak flew to Damascus on Sunday to try to defuse growing tension between Syria and Turkey.

119.   Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met here Sunday with Syrian President Hafez Assad to try to defuse growing tension between Syria and Turkey.

120.   Even Secretary of State Madeleine Albright failed to defuse tensions between the two NATO allies.