1.   Martti Athisaari, the Finnish president who is emerging as a key mediator, expressed frustration at the wave of diplomatic initiatives.

2.   Though the countries will maintain diplomatic ties, Egypt has been a key mediator in the peace process.

3.   Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was expected to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a key mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, tomorrow morning.

4.   A Peruvian Roman Catholic archbishop, Juan Luis Cipriani, was a key mediator during the crisis.

5.   A key mediator presented a proposed compromise Friday in hopes of breaking a deadlock in negotiations for a global ban on test explosions of nuclear weapons.

6.   A traditional Serb ally, Russia is also a key mediator in the former Yugoslavia.

7.   Although talks between the government bogged down over the weekend, a key mediator said Monday that the climate of the talks was positive.

8.   Arafat on Monday held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, a key Mideast mediator, in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik.

9.   Arafat has been a frequent visitor to Egypt, a key mediator in Palestinian negotiations with Israel.

10.   Arafat has been a frequent visitor to Egypt, since it has served as a key mediator in Palestinian negotiations with Israel.