21.   Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah said Sunday his country does not support military action against Iraq over the latest standoff with the United Nations.

22.   Russia has helped defuse previous showdown between Iraq and the United Nations, but has not yet sent any government officials to try to mediate in the latest standoff.

23.   Since the latest standoff began in October, Arab states have increased their shipments of aid to Iraq, reflecting widespread opposition to the sanctions among their populations.

24.   Since the latest standoff began in October, Arab states have increased shipments of humanitarian aid to Iraq, reflecting widespread Arab opposition to the sanctions.

25.   The latest standoff had been wearing down the patience of residents in the four-block area surrounding the home where Palczynski was holed up.

26.   The latest standoff was the first test of that agreement.

27.   The latest standoff had cast doubt on the future of internationally brokered peace talks that had appeared close to resolving the dispute.

28.   The latest standoff began when six North Korean navy ships re-entered South Korean waters shortly after daybreak Wednesday, about six hours after withdrawing from the area.

29.   The latest standoff followed problems with the delivery of aid in a number of sections in Papua New Guinea, Evans said.

30.   The latest standoff is the third in as many days.