41.   Last October, Japanese envoy Hisashi Owada told the U.N. Security Council that Japan is ready to host peace talks among all warring Afghan factions.

42.   Last June, Moi hosted talks between Laurent Kabila and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

43.   Libya, which has provided financial backing for the governmentm of Congo President Laurent Kabila, recently hosted talks aimed at ending the conflict.

44.   Mandela last week said he hoped to host peace talks between Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and Garang.

45.   Meanwhile, in the Afghan capital Rabbani condemned Pakistan for hosting opposition talks.

46.   Melchior, who hosted the talks, cautioned against exaggerated expectations.

47.   Meanwhile, in the Afghan capital, Rabbani condemned Pakistan for hosting opposition talks.

48.   New Zealand was likely to host the talks.

49.   New Zealand is this week hosting talks for ministers for small and medium-sized businesses from Pacific Rim nations as part of the latest APEC round.

50.   Officials close to the South African talks said an offer by Congo to host direct talks between Kabila and Mobutu was known to both delegations.