111.   In principle, the economically-crumbling North has accepted the proposal for Red Cross talks aimed at discussing means of transporting non-governmental food assistanct to the North.

112.   Israelis and Palestinians voiced optimism on Sunday after their first meeting in a new round of peace talks aimed at settling the final issues of Palestinian self-rule.

113.   Afghan factions opposed to President Burhanuddin Rabbani held talks here Tuesday aimed at finding a solution to the bloodshed in their country, Iranian state television reported.

114.   Amid the atmosphere of continuing violence, Belfast talks aimed at kick-starting the stalled Northern Ireland peace process failed Friday.

115.   Angry Zulu chiefs jeered and booed President Nelson Mandela here Friday as peace talks aimed at stopping political violence in South Africa ended in failure.

116.   Arafat and Rabin later held talks aimed at moving on to the next stage of Palestinian autonomy.

117.   Beijing and Manila have recently held talks aimed at easing the tension and China has shown signs of willing to accede to international law in settling the issue.

118.   China indicated Tuesday it was prepared to take part in proposed peace talks aimed at securing a lasting peace on the Korean peninsula.

119.   China indicated Tuesday that it was prepared to take part in proposed peace talks aimed at securing a lasting peace on the Korean peninsula.

120.   Cautious optimism gave way to resignation here on Wednesday as talks aimed at ending the major league baseball strike failed to progress.