1.   But many who spoke out sounded distinctly unenthusiastic because the issue has already complicated the talks with the PLO.

2.   But the talks have been complicated by disputes over the testing of antimissile systems and NATO expansion.

3.   Complicating trade talks is another U.S.-Japan row on air cargo.

4.   Still, diplomats continue to negotiate, though talks may be complicated by the involvement of so many parties.

5.   The talks are complicated by efforts in the U.S. to roll back a Depression-era law that bars financial companies from operating in more than one sector.

6.   The talks have been complicated by two other factors.

7.   The talks have been complicated by comments made by Commerce Secretary Mickey Kantor about the number of Japanese dealerships selling U.S.-made vehicles.

8.   Police suspect Palestinian militants, complicating peace talks that had been close to agreement.

9.   Al-Anbari also said the national elections in Russia, the United States and Britain would complicate talks in the future.

10.   Border talks are complicated by a group of rocky islets that both sides lay claim to, and Japan wants to conclude a fishing agreement first.