31.   Ten days ago, the U.N. Security Council approved a mission of unarmed observers to replace a peacekeeping force.

32.   The Danish parliament would have to approve each mission involving the new Danish force, Haekkerup said.

33.   The first British peacekeepers flew into Afghanistan as the United Nations approved their mission to help the nation heal after decades of war.

34.   The Costa Rican government has approved the mission.

35.   The Hungarian diplomat spoke to reporters after a closed OSCE session where all members, including Russia, approved the planned mission.

36.   The first British peacekeepers flew into Afghanistan on Thursday as the United Nations approved the mission to help the nation heal itself after decades of war.

37.   The planes are under NATO command but each mission must be approved by a German general in the NATO operation.

38.   The Russian Space Agency approved the mission Wednesday, but it still needs final endorsement by the Cabinet, which plans to take up the issue next Thursday.

39.   The report called for clearer peacekeeping mandates and recommended that the council hold off on approving new missions until the United Nations has received firm pledges for troops.

40.   The Security Council is expected to meet next week to consider a resolution approving the mission.