21.   Italy on Monday sought to smoothe over any ruffled feelings with a European mediator over a diplomatic flap in Albania centered on the Italian ambassador to Tirana.

22.   Likewise, no progress was reported in meetings between European mediators and President Slobodan Milosevic of neighboring Serbia.

23.   On Tuesday, he demanded that European mediator Tim Guldimann, who was instrumental in arranging the peace talks, leave Chechnya.

24.   On Tuesday, demanded that European mediator Tim Guldimann, who was instrumental in arranging the peace talks, leave Chechnya.

25.   Statements by political leaders and a new European mediator appeared to indicate that efforts to restart negotiations were going nowhere.

26.   The Serb leaders had assured U.S. and European mediators Friday night they would open the road as a first step toward a comprehensive peace plan.

27.   The United States, which traditionally has sought to keep even allies like France and other would-be European mediators at a distance, is welcoming Saudi intervention.

28.   The United States traditionally has sought to keep even allies like France and other would-be European mediators at a distance.

29.   The visit is being coordinated through a European mediator, Maariv reported.

30.   In just four days of intensive shuttle diplomacy Holbrooke managed to achieve what other senior European mediators in the region have failed to do in as many months.