81. Low-level violence has persisted despite the peace deal and a tenuous cease fire. 82. Malki said the Israelis have struck a grave blow at the cease fire which was announced by both sides some weeks ago. 83. Low-level violence has persisted in Macedonia despite the peace deal and a tenuous cease fire. 84. Lugar said NATO officials now should push for a cease fire that would require proper recognition for the countries and boundaries involved. 85. Macedonian army artillery targeted hillside rebel positions Friday, shattering an unofficial cease fire. 86. Meanwhile, the United Nations is pressing both sides to agree to a cease fire, which neither side seems ready to support. 87. Nineteen people have been killed in apparent militant attacks since the cease fire went into effect. 88. Neither side appears willing to negotiate a cease fire. 89. Norway plans to send observers to Sri Lanka to monitor a cease fire between Tamil guerillas fighting for an independent state and the government. 90. On Friday, the United States joined the chorus of diplomats and negotiators urging warring parties to extend the collapsing cease fire. |