41.   Negotiators did not say they had a deal, but indications from their comments and their plans were that they had one.

42.   Negotiators said they hoped more products could be covered in the future by similar mutual recognition agreements.

43.   Negotiators say it will be more difficult for Clinton to be the heavyweight mediator once the American presidential campaign is in its final weeks.

44.   Negotiators later said they had agreed on some of the conditions set by the Fund.

45.   Negotiators said Ramirez appeared to be taking good care of the girls as the standoff stretched on.

46.   Negotiators said they were hopeful more products could be covered in the future by similar mutual recognition agreements.

47.   Negotiators said, however, there was no settlement of that issue.

48.   Negotiators say that enough progress has been made that representatives from all sides are traveling to Houston this weekend to try to resolve the remaining differences.

49.   Moving the presses would improve their speed and productivity but require a costly redesign of a production line here, the negotiator said.

50.   Negotiators said Canada, Australia and Poland were among other countries to indicate they will improve their offers when negotiations restart next month in Geneva.