11.   The prime minister said he personally pleaded with the Bosnian president to accept a truce that would last longer than a few months.

12.   The rebels have said they are ready to accept a truce, but are seeking assurances that the military will cease its attacks.

13.   But the PLO chief said HAMAS must respect his peace accords with Israel before he will accept a truce with the fundamentalist group.

14.   The PUK said Wednesday it had accepted the truce.

15.   On Tuesday Reynolds held historic talks with Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Fein, which were seen as a signal Reynolds accepted the truce as permanent.