41.   But the brinksmanship in a nuclear-armed neighborhood pointed to the urgency of a more concerted diplomatic effort, she said.

42.   But there were no outward signs that diplomatic efforts would soon defuse the fighting.

43.   But they have been politically costly, and now there is a risk that they will interfere with diplomatic efforts on Kosovo.

44.   But Washington has been reluctant to disclose details that would embarrass the Cypriot government when it was engaged in a diplomatic effort to free three American soldiers.

45.   Chernomyrdin continued his diplomatic efforts Tuesday at the United Nations, where he met with Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

46.   Clark said he expects the current diplomatic efforts to go nowhere.

47.   Climaxing more than seven years of diplomatic effort, a blockbuster collection of Chinese archaeological treasures will be exhibited at three U.S. museums this year an next.

48.   Clinton administration officials say they are concerned that the envoy would have too much authority, perhaps overshadowing national diplomatic efforts.

49.   Clinton said the explosion aboard the Cole would not scuttle U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, if indeed that was the motive for the attack.

50.   Clinton Administration officials said that the new diplomatic effort did not preclude further military action against Mr. bin Laden and his terrorist network.