21.   Russia supports broad autonomy for Kosovo, but not its secession from Serb-led Yugoslavia, a longtime Slavic ally.

22.   The Dalai Lama has long said he supports genuine autonomy, not independence for Tibet.

23.   The Dalai Lama says he supports genuine autonomy, not independence, for Tibet.

24.   The European Union supports autonomy for the province, but not independence.

25.   The government has long accused the Dalai Lama, who supports greater autonomy for Tibet, of seeking independence.

26.   The newspaper said the current talks could lead to a round table between the government and local politicians, including those that support more autonomy from Paris.

27.   The West supports autonomy for Kosovo but not independence.

28.   The United States and its allies support autonomy for Kosovo but oppose demands for independence.

29.   The United States and its allies support autonomy for Kosovo but oppose rebel demands for independence.

30.   The two ministers said their governments would support the autonomy of Kosovo inside Yugoslavia.