101.   The visit takes place against a backdrop of recent tension between Washington and Beijing over the supply of missile components and nuclear equipment to Pakistan.

102.   The visit will take place as part of efforts launched three months ago by Greece, Iran and Bosnia to restore peace in the region.

103.   The visit would have taken place near the first anniversary of the Dili shooting.

104.   The visits take place at the invitation of the foreign ministers of the two countries, the foreign ministry said.

105.   The visit took place at the invitation of UNESCO director-general Federico Mayor, but no members of the government scheduled formal meetings with Castro.

106.   The visit will also take the Fench official to the ancient imperial capital of Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

107.   The visit nevertheless will take place against a backdrop of cautious optimism in Washington over prospects for a renewed dialogue between Israel and Arab countries.

108.   The visit would take place next week, he said, without giving further details.

109.   Thinakorn Kanasutr said the visit would take place in the first week of January although the precise dates had not yet been fixed.

110.   Williams said the visit would probably take place as the pontiff was determined to make the trip.