1.   Norwegian diplomats proposed new language that mentioned the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but was fair to both sides, according to American officials.

2.   The secret talks that led to the accord on Palestinian self-rule were conducted over months at different locations around this pristine capital, and Norwegian diplomats were crucial go-betweens.

3.   A Norwegian diplomat who helped lead secret Middle East peace talks last year has visited Havana and Miami to meet Cuban officials and exiles, a spokesman said Wednesday.

4.   A veteran Norwegian diplomat has been appointed special representative of U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Bosnia, the U.N. announced Friday.

5.   A veteran Norwegian diplomat has been appointed special U.N. representative in Bosnia, the United Nations announced Friday.

6.   Another success for Norwegian diplomat.

7.   Arafat spoke to the Bergens Tidende on Monday night immediately after meeting the U.N. Middle East coordinator, Norwegian diplomat Terje Roed Larsen.

8.   But Norwegian diplomat Thorvald Stoltenberg, a former U.N. mediator in Bosnia, defended those who want the elections held on schedule.

9.   Citing unidentified sources, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia has decided to expel two Norwegian diplomats and declare three others persona non grata.

10.   Earlier this year, Norwegian diplomats again helped Israeli and Palestinian leaders iron out complications in the peace process.