31.   China also insisted that the two sides must prepare for political talks to discuss reunification.

32.   Food aid is slowing reaching hungry civilians in northwest Bosnia, but elsewhere in the former Yugoslavia the warring sides were preparing for spring fighting.

33.   France team doctor Jean-Marcel Ferret said Monday that he hoped to see Pires at Clairefontaine, where the side is preparing for a Wednesday friendly against Russia.

34.   However, both sides also prepared for a possible showdown.

35.   However, both sides also prepared for a showdown.

36.   It said the Vietnamese side is preparing to clear the site and build a road.

37.   Many had hoped it would be a first step for peace, but talks have stalled and both sides are preparing for more war.

38.   Many had hoped it would be a first step for peace, but talks are stalled and both sides are preparing for more war.

39.   Meanwhile, both sides prepared for a summit with President Clinton next week that is expected to give negotiations a jump start.

40.   On Saturday, the two sides prepared for another round of meetings to determine exactly what proposed negotiations should address.