21.   Russia, trying to use its influence with traditional ally Serbia to calm the crisis, sent diplomats to both Pristina and neighboring Albania for talks Monday.

22.   The dissidents said the new diplomats were sent out this week.

23.   The embassy sent a diplomat to the trial.

24.   The United States and Britain urged restraint and prepared to send diplomats to the region.

25.   The United States sent three diplomats to the island in hopes of meeting with the crew.

26.   Turkey also was sending a diplomat, Foreign Minister Ismail Cem, for consultation with Iraqi leaders, and France has said it is sending an envoy.

27.   Turkey also was sending a diplomat, Foreign Minister Ismail Cem, for consultation with Iraqi leaders, and France has said it was sending an envoy.

28.   Greece is also likely to send diplomats back to its embassy in Baghdad over the next few months, diplomats said.

29.   An embassy spokesman said a German diplomat had been sent to Srinagar to try to help ensure the release of the German national.

30.   Spain is to send a diplomat to its embassy in Iraq at the beginning of May, the Spanish Foreign Affairs Ministry said Tuesday.