1.   Dozens of reporters attended, but as the evening drew on, it began to appear unclear if Combs would show up.

2.   The exact direction of policy toward Milosevic still appeared unclear Saturday as Western leaders reviewed the options.

3.   But even the fate of the military accord appeared unclear.

4.   Prospects for immediate progress in the discussions appear unclear however, as Juppe has so far insisted he will not back down.

5.   Prospects for immediate progress in the discussions appear unclear.