21.   Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack which has delayed a resumption in the PLO-Israeli talks aimed at extending Palestinian autonomy on the West Bank.

22.   Israeli and Palestinian negotiators decided to delay the resumption of formal talks on Monday in the Red Sea resort of Eilat, officials here said.

23.   But a fresh hitch delayed normal resumption of business with the workers demanding the trucks brought in by the shippers be withdrawn from the port.

24.   Israeli and Palestinian negotiators decided to delay the resumption of formal talks on Monday in the Red Sea resort of Taba, officials here said.

25.   Janvier opposed the new NATO ultimatum, preferring instead to delay any resumption of air raids.

26.   Rain played havoc with the first session and delayed the resumption after lunch on the third day of the second test between West Indies and Australia here on Monday.

27.   That could delay resumption of Iraqi oil exports and lower anticipated market supply.

28.   The crisis might delay a resumption of Iraqi oil exports and hence reduce the world oil supply.