11.   Short said that neither government not rebel leaderships were interested in talks.

12.   Speculation that Costello will wrest government leadership from Howard has been boosted by falling support in opinion polls attributed to Travelgate.

13.   Chiang Hsiao-yung said his father never wanted Lee to be chairman of the Kuomintang, and wanted to separate the party and the government leaderships.

14.   Pedauye announced the breakthrough agreement after short talks with the Bosnian government leadership.