11.   Efforts to avoid a bloody battle for the Zairian capital were dealt a major blow Wednesday when planned peace talks were called off at the last minute.

12.   Ethnic tensions rise in Zairian capital.

13.   Even as they spoke, rebel troops were said to be advancing closer to the Zairian capital of Kinshasa.

14.   His spokesmen have said he was headed directly to the Zairian capital, Kinshasa.

15.   In Kinshasa, the Zairian capital, officials accused Rwanda of starting the conflict by firing mortar shells at Zaire.

16.   In Kinshasa, the Zairian capital, government spokesman Biebie Ekalabo confirmed that direct talks are planned in South Africa in the next few days.

17.   In Kinshasa, the Zairian capital, government spokesman Biebie Ekalabo confirmed that the talks are planned in South Africa in the next few days.

18.   In the Zairian capital Kinshasa, Sahnoun indicated Tuesday that Mobutu might be ready for talks to resolve the conflict.

19.   In the Zairian capital Kinshasa, a four-member delegation from the European Union met with Zairian officials Sunday.

20.   In the Zairian capital Kinshasa, Sahnoun indicated Tuesday that Zairian President Mobutu Sese Seko might be ready for talks to resolve the conflict.