21.   The IRA decision was greeted enthusiastically in Spain, edging out the U.S. war on Afghanistan as the most important story of the day in newspapers and broadcast stations.

22.   Chief UN administrator Michael Steiner also greeted the decision.

23.   England coach Jack Rowell immediately greeted the decision by EPRUC to release his international squad for Test duty with obvious relief.

24.   The US decision was greeted with disbelief by its European allies, plunging NATO into a new crisis over its policy on Bosnia.

25.   Rousing applause greeted the decision.

26.   The chief UN administrator in Kosovo, Michael Steiner, also greeted the decision favourably.

27.   The decision was greeted by jeers from the gallery.