21.   We deplore the killings and urge the authorities to show maximum restraint, to refrain from the use of lethal force and to respect individual rights.

22.   We call upon and encourage Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint in the face of these tests and to adhere to international non-proliferation norms.

23.   Greenpeace demanded Saturday that France release its two ships and crew seized by commandos off Mururoa atoll as Australia called on France to exercise maximum restraint.

24.   He also called on the junta to use maximum restraint in military action against armed opposition groups and to resort more to political dialogue to resolve differences.

25.   As demonstrators marched in Sydney against the planned weapons program, Pacific Island Affairs minister Gordon Bilney urged France to exercise maximum restraint.

26.   UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called Monday on both India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint as increasing tension between them raised fears of war.