111.   Maskhadov had been expected to ask Russia for some form of official diplomatic recognition of his republic, as a step toward ultimate sovereignty.

112.   Many of the countries receive aid in exchange for diplomatic recognition.

113.   Milosevic is negotiating for a permanent lifting of economic sanctions on Yugoslavia in exchange for diplomatic recognition of the Bosnian government.

114.   Ministerial meetings, which had been held annually before Seoul switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing, will be essential to improving trade ties, Wang Chih-kang said.

115.   Most countries recognize China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province and demands that countries break ties with Taipei before extending diplomatic recognition to Beijing.

116.   Most nations, including the United States, extend diplomatic recognition to Beijing instead of Taiwan.

117.   North Korea will also receive substitute fuel oil plus U.S. diplomatic recognition in return for transforming its nuclear program, suspected of being used to develop atomic bombs.

118.   North Korea wants diplomatic recognition to come more quickly.

119.   Now, President Clinton is moving to extend diplomatic recognition to this former wartime enemy, in honor of its transformation into a force for peace and capitalism.

120.   On Wednesday, Mandela said his country will extend full diplomatic recognition to Beijing by the end of next year.