21.   Across the region, Arab leaders welcomed an agreement they believed would avert a military attack.

22.   Although cool to his call for greater freedoms, Vietnamese leaders welcomed the prospects for even greater cooperation between the two nations.

23.   An opposition leader welcomed the move, but said it should have come earlier.

24.   ANC leaders welcomed the verdict.

25.   And all Christian and Muslims leaders have welcomed the visit.

26.   British trade union leaders welcomed the European order, while business chiefs backed Major.

27.   Bosnian Muslim leader welcomes federation agreement.

28.   Business leaders also welcomed the move as timely, and are now setting their sights on an economic stimulus package due to be announced later this month.

29.   Church leaders welcomed the commitment, but in interviews with The Mail they added that they hoped Charles would end the relationship with Parker Bowles altogether.

30.   Church leaders welcomed the closure of the exhibition, although they said they did not condone the use of violence.