61.   A top ethnic Albanian leader in strife-torn Kosovo welcomed indications late Monday that Yugoslav president was about to accept international monitors in the province.

62.   A top Yugoslav official on Friday ruled out involving separatist Albanian guerrillas in peace plans for Kosovo but urged the resumption of talks with more moderate ethnic Albanian leaders.

63.   A senior ethnic Albanian leader also said that was unrealistic and a signing would more likely come early next week.

64.   A top Yugoslav official ruled out involving separatist Albanian guerrillas Friday in peace plans for Kosovo, urging the resumption of talks with more moderate ethnic Albanian leaders.

65.   After arriving Thursday, Solana first met with ethnic Albanian leaders, diplomats speaking on condition of anonymity said.

66.   After talks with Einik, one of the ethnic Albanian leaders, Imer Imeri, spoke of a new U.S.-European initiative to end the crisis.

67.   After meeting with Solana, the top ethnic Albanian leader, Arben Xhaferi, called anew for an immediate cease-fire.

68.   Albright flew here from Washington for the sessions, and also to talk with three ethnic Albanian leaders.

69.   Alliance officials say a leading ethnic Albanian leader has been executed by Serb forces in Kosovo.

70.   Ahmeti, however, said the rebels accepted a tentative peace agreement reached between Macedonian and ethnic Albanian leaders on Wednesday.