21.   All have responded positively to continuing the mission, officials said.

22.   Before the meeting, Oleksy, indicated his final decision about continuing the mission depended on the course of his meeting with Walesa.

23.   But a week later, they returned to Iraq to continue their mission under a Russian-mediated deal.

24.   Chernomyrdin was continuing his mission with stops in Rome and Belgrade.

25.   Council diplomats said the next step would be for the council to express its sentiment about continuing the mission or disbanding it.

26.   Despite the violence, U.S. truce envoy Anthony Zinni continued his mission, meeting with Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat on Friday and speaking to Arafat by phone.

27.   Despite the violence, the White House said Thursday its envoy, Anthony Zinni, would continue his mission trying to forge a cease-fire.

28.   Dr Mahathir responded positively, Bauchard told reporters after his half-hour meeting with the Prime Minister before leaving for New Delhi to continue his mission.

29.   Fournier said he is going back to Timika and Mapenduma either on Wednesday or Thursday to continue his mission to help mediate for the freedom of the hostages.

30.   French troops continued their mission Monday to reach civilians stranded in cross-fire and gather them in safe areas of the city.