51.   The Russians recalled their ambassador from Washington in protest Thursday.

52.   The Russians simultaneously recalled their ambassador from London.

53.   The White House, meanwhile, today recalled the U.S. ambassador from Nigeria, saying it was protesting the deaths of the playwright and eight others.

54.   Philip Boit regards himself as the athletic ambassador from Africa at these Winter Games.

55.   Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Saturday criticized India as high-handed after New Delhi called home its ambassador from Pakistan amid a worsening row over terrorism accusations.

56.   Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Saturday accused India of acting rashly and arrogantly but said he would not retaliate after New Delhi recalled its ambassador from Pakistan.

57.   Pease said guests also included ambassadors from Brazil, Bolivia and Cuba, as well as Carlos Torres Lara y Lara, president of the Congress.

58.   Paris has recalled its ambassador from Stockholm.

59.   A former high-ranking ambassador from Afghanistan has been refused refugee status and will be expelled from Canada, an immigration board ruled.

60.   After Claes explained his role in the helicopter purchase last week, ambassadors from NATO governments issued a statement reaffirming their confidence in him.