1.   The accord settled an impasse that had held up approval of the distribution plan.

2.   United says it is determined to settle the impasse and avoid any interruption of service.

3.   Air Canada said Sunday it has proposed binding arbitration to settle the impasse in contract talks with its pilots.

4.   DeFreitas said he would be going to Antigua Tuesday in a bid to settle the impasse between Helps and Holder and the ACA.

5.   DeFreitas said he would be going to Antigua Tuesday in a bid to settle the impasse between Helps and Holder and the Cricket Association.

6.   Diplomats from the two countries are said to be struggling over the wording of a letter that they hope will settle the impasse.

7.   James A. Baker III, also a former secretary of state, there for Bush, said the impasse should be settled without delay.

8.   The government has the right to call an early election to settle the impasse if it cannot get key legislation passed.

9.   The two sides failed to settle an impasse over various issues or to extend a cease-fire that ran out last week.

10.   U.S. officials also emphasized their desire to settle the impasse quickly.