11.   Portugal and Angola have been vainly attempting to mediate an end to the conflict.

12.   Palestinian officials said that American officials were in contact with both sides to try to mediate an end to the dispute.

13.   After two months of failed shuttle diplomacy, chances of mediating an end to the continuing violence in Kosovo seem unlikely.

14.   And France sought a meeting with negotiators from the five countries trying to mediate an end to the Bosnian war.

15.   Aptidon was one of three African leaders appointed by the Organization of African Unity to mediate an end to fighting, which has largely subsided since June.

16.   Attempts to mediate an end to the month-old conflict appear to have stalled.

17.   Both Iran and Pakistan have tried to mediate an end to the fighting but have not had any success.

18.   But after two months of failed shuttle diplomacy, chances of mediating an end to the continuing violence seem unlikelier than ever.

19.   But after two months of failed shuttle diplomacy, chances of mediating an end to the continuing violence in Kosovo seem unlikely.

20.   Cesar Gaviria, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, also arrived, fueling speculation that he would mediate an end to the Ecuador-Peru conflict.