1.   The peace talks concluded on a hopeful note.

2.   As peace talks conclude in Germany, Afghans are hoping the United Nations will help keep the alliance from repeating its past cruelties.

3.   Dacey said the talks concluded before lunch, but he would not reveal the outcome or content of the meeting.

4.   Romer also said he will resign from his current post as chairman of the Democratic National Convention once contract talks conclude.

5.   Those talks have concluded, and a formal contract is expected soon.

6.   Traders expect talks to conclude Wednesday and are concerned that if no peaceful resolution to the crisis is found, military action may be used against Iraq.

7.   Albright and Cohen will give a joint news conference with Downer and Defense Minister Ian Mclachlan later Friday when the U.S.-Australian talks conclude.

8.   Israeli-Palestinian peace talks conclude without agreement, negotiators say.

9.   It is unlikely that the Europe-South America link can be completed until the world talks have concluded.

10.   Reid said he would make an announcement either way Saturday after talks conclude.