1.   It was the abruptness of the Russian troop movements and the fact that they followed a deadlock about the role of Russian peacekeepers in Kosovo that alarmed NATO.

2.   But following the deadlock, political and military tensions are increasing.

3.   Reunification talks between the leaders of war-divided Cyprus are expected to end without progress following complete deadlock Thursday.

4.   Talks between the leaders of war-divided Cyprus on the reunification of the Mediterranean island are expected to end without progress following complete deadlock Thursday.

5.   The unprecedented proposal emerged following the deadlock over choosing between Supachai and Moore.

6.   The unprecented proposal emerged following the deadlock over choosing between Supachai and Moore.

7.   The strike began Wednesday evening following a deadlock in the union pay talks with managemen.

8.   The committee has threatened to rethink the whole of the peace process with Israel following a deadlock in extending Palestinian self-rule.

9.   The Indian government has decided to extend federal rule in Uttar Pradesh for another six months following political deadlock in the state, officials said Wednesday.