31.   In unusually candid remarks before leaving for Cairo, Peres conceded the talks on expanding autonomy to the West Bank had reached an impasse.

32.   In unusually candid remarks, Peres conceded the talks on expanding autonomy to the West Bank as planned had reached an impasse.

33.   In unusually candid remarks, Peres conceded the talks on expanding autonomy to the West Bank had reached an impasse.

34.   Israel has delayed agreement on expanding autonomy, citing attacks by Islamic Jihad and other militants.

35.   Islamic Jihad has carried out suicide bombings in Israel in the past in hopes of derailing an Israel-PLO agreement on expanding Palestinian autonomy in the West Bank.

36.   Israel and the PLO appear determined to reach agreement on expanding Palestinian autonomy despite calls to reconsider the peace process after a deadly bombing in Tel Aviv.

37.   Israel and the PLO reopened negotiations on expanding Palestinian autonomy Monday.

38.   Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and PLO leader Yasser Arafat met for an unexpected third day Wednesday, signaling a determination to reach agreement on expanding Palestinian autonomy.

39.   Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and PLO leader Yasser Arafat said Sunday that they are nearing agreement on expanding Palestinian autonomy in the West Bank.

40.   Israel had demanded that Arafat rein in terrorists as the price for expanding Palestinian autonomy to the West Bank.