11.   Scharping said he and the U.N. chief discussed Kosovo, Iraq and other issues.

12.   Scharping said the congress would also discuss ways to combat racism while managing migration, environment, crime and other issues.

13.   Scharping said earlier the German military was investigating reports that depleted uranium ammunition may contain far more dangerous plutonium.

14.   Scharping said he would make a formal reception at the Beethovenhalle concert hall hosted by Kohl.

15.   Scharping said the EU should make the Middle East peace process a priority.

16.   Scharping said the final decision would be by the United Nations.

17.   Scharping said the soldiers did not fire their weapons during the arrest attempt.

18.   Scharping said this was crucial in order to avoid vengeance killings and problems with the disarmament of the Kosovo Liberation Army.

19.   Scharping said.

20.   Scharping also said he expects to travel to Moscow on Wednesday to meet Russian officials as part of diplomatic efforts to end the war for Kosovo.