1.   He is thereby keeping alive chances of a negotiated settlement that would be stern enough in its condemnation of Clinton to attract support from both parties.

2.   Horst Siegl scored for the visitors with nine minutes left, keeping alive qualifying chances of the Czech team.

3.   South African deputy president Thabo Mbeki arrived in Lubumbashi Friday on a diplomatic shuttle to keep alive chances of a peaceful transfer of power in Zaire.

4.   South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki arrived in the rebel-held city Lubumbashi Friday to keep alive chances of a peaceful transfer of power in Zaire.

5.   South African deputy president Thabo Mbeki arrrived in Lubumbashi Friday on a diplomatic shuttle to keep alive chances of a peaceful transfer of power in Zaire.

6.   South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki arrived in Lubumbashi Friday to keep alive chances of a peaceful transfer of power in Zaire.

7.   The European Union wants to keep alive chances for a global agreement on financial services.

8.   The Israelis have since reconsidered the operation, reportedly amid US pressure to keep any retaliation limited and keep alive chances for restarting peace talks.