21.   In return, the Croats took up to a third of all arms and munitions for their own use, western diplomats said.

22.   Indian leaders, the diplomats said, had been reminded of the message Musharraf has been spreading in Pakistan for many months.

23.   It appears that all sides are setting the stage to challenge the results, raising fears of political violence, diplomats said.

24.   Many weapons were smuggled into Kosovo and old stockpiles, as well as new purchases, are swelling the rebel inventory, Western diplomats said.

25.   On Monday, the military leaders also forced Siradegyan to resign as mayor, diplomats said.

26.   Once in custody the crew members were questioned intensively, the diplomats said, on the ground that the collision required investigation.

27.   Only one or two countries are holding out against the move, diplomats said.

28.   Russia is now making Americans pay for parking, diplomats said.

29.   Sergei Lavrov of Russia also took a low-key approach, diplomats said, describing the confrontation over documents as something that should be worked out between Butler and Iraq.

30.   So far, though, Croat and Muslim officials have refused to restrain their forces despite heavy American pressure, Western diplomats said.