1.   The self-styled Leader of the New Republic refused all attempts at negotiation by the former government.

2.   The government in turn stated that the RPF must bring about an atmosphere conducive to negotiations by abandoning its armed struggle.

3.   When he realized that he was unlikely to receive satisfaction on either score, de Gaulle distanced himself from the negotiations by flying to Brazzaville in Central Africa.

4.   Negotiations by Tyne Tees to broadcast highlights of the first leg of the tie on Wednesday night broke down, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.

5.   Annan urged Kabila to show his commitment to negotiations by allowing a more liberal political climate.

6.   As the second month of the Freemen standoff in Montana ended Friday, no tangible results remained from weeks of negotiations by two right-wing mediators.

7.   At the same time, the administration halted an effort at negotiation by a Republican congressman with longstanding ties to Russia.

8.   Both men have agreed to complete final status negotiations by October.

9.   Both sides have said they hope to conclude the negotiations by the end of the month.

10.   But he refused to limit the negotiations by ruling such cuts out.