1.   American diplomats warned their Israeli counterparts that halting the flow of funds could have the opposite effect of the one intended by the Israelis.

2.   American diplomats warned him that military adventurism would damage his hopes for improved ties with the West and could lead to a wider war in the Balkans.

3.   Before the talks began, Western diplomats had warned that the Geneva negotiations could again fail, setting the stage for a new crisis.

4.   Agreements with the remaining countries is expected to be a formality, though Switzerland or Mexico could yet slow the process with additional demands, diplomats warned.

5.   But American diplomats also warn that a breakdown in the Agreed Framework could lead North Koreans to revive their nuclear program.

6.   But other diplomats warned that because Milosevic makes all decisions himself, apparently without consultation, it was impossible to be sure what he would do.

7.   Despite the gravity of the rebel threat, Slav politicians may not be ready for serious concessions to the Albanian population, diplomats warn.

8.   Despite the gravity of the rebel threat, Slav politicians may not be ready for serious concessions to the Albanians, diplomats warn.

9.   From the outset, American diplomats have warned that it would give Russia too much leverage over Turkey, and that it would constrain gas development in neighboring countries.

10.   NATO air strikes would not be limited to Kosovo, diplomats warned.