61.   The United States also told Pakistani officials that U.S. forces have been operating in northern Afghanistan for more than a week.

62.   The United States proposed to Costa Rica last week that U.S. forces operate in Costa Rican territory to capture suspicious boats and planes.

63.   U.S. ground forces are also operating in the area, the last main battleground in Afghanistan.

64.   Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica called earlier Tuesday for changes in the Kosovo peace agreement that would allow Yugoslav forces to operate closer to the boundary.

65.   French and British forces will operate around Bukavu, another refugee center at the southern end of the lake, the official said.

66.   He also emphasised that the force would operate under robust rules of engagement, allowing it to stamp on any violations of the accord.

67.   He also reiterated that the force would operate under robust rules of engagement, allowing it to stamp on any violations of the accord.

68.   His spokesman, Joseph Videri, said later he saw no reason why the force should operate out of Rwandan territory or need logistical back-up there.

69.   However, Turkey is now complaining that the force has been operating beyond its control.

70.   But Russian army commanders admitted that Chechen forces were still operating, Interfax news agency reported.