1.   Already in the eighteenth century all the European states had shown themselves reluctant to appoint full ambassadors without substantial reasons of expediency or tradition.

2.   Egan left the board last year after he was appointed US ambassador to Ireland.

3.   It gives the president power to appoint ambassadors.

4.   To this end, London has appointed an ambassador to international technology companies, called an e-envoy.

5.   Although the presidency is largely a figurehead position, he can influence foreign policy by appointing ambassadors and maintaining contacts with foreign heads of state.

6.   Ankara is also in the process of appointing an ambassador to Baghdad.

7.   Both countries still have to appoint ambassadors and to work out agreements on trade, traffic and customs.

8.   Charles Brayshaw, the deputy chief of mission, will oversee the U.S. mission in Mexico until the new ambassador is appointed.

9.   Chavez has not yet appointed another ambassador to Washington.

10.   Downer said Australia and North Korea would appoint ambassadors soon.