11.   The initial deployment of peacekeepers would be in Kabul, Abdullah said.

12.   The initial deployment plan called for three Macedonian and three ethnic Albanian police officers armed with handguns to patrol five villages for several daylight hours as a test case.

13.   The Italian commander said it was likely that the force would extend beyond its initial deployment in seven cities, but he gave no time-frame.

14.   From an initial small deployment, the force is expected to grow to several thousand, preferably with the involvement of some Muslim countries.

15.   Italian paratroopers landed at Tirana airport Friday morning, part of the initial deployment of troops that will make up the multi-national force to aid stricken Albania.