81.   The question of prisoners still in detention had become a thorny problem which threatened to derail the peace process in Bosnia.

82.   The two sides must also find a solution to the thorny problem of taxation and the setting up of a financial system to fund self-rule.

83.   The thorny problem has never been overcome in previous attempts to find peace, but it is one that cannot be avoided.

84.   There was no mention of politics in either of the short speeches, despite thorny problems in trade talks between the two nations.

85.   It was understood the leaders had decided at the dinner to tackle thorny bilateral problems in separate meetings to avoid raising such controversial matters during the summit proper.

86.   Nevertheless, Palestinians are split over whether talks on a final settlement with Israel can resolve the thorny problems of Jerusalem, refugees, borders and settlements.

87.   No mention of politics has been made during the visit, despite thorny problems in trade talks between the two nations.

88.   Pakistan must dump militancy if it is ever to solve the thorny Kashmir problem, experts said Sunday at a conference on the threat of war with India.

89.   The Arab League on Sunday called on India and Pakistan to show restraint and move toward a political settlement of the thorny Kashmir problem.