51.   -One independent radio station reported that Western diplomats were trying to mediate between Milosevic and the opposition, but there was no immediate confirmation.

52.   One independent radio station reported that Western diplomats were trying to mediate.

53.   SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- Combat spreads to areas near a strategic northern corridor while diplomats tried in vain to restart peace talks.

54.   Russian diplomats tried to persuade the gunman to surrender to the North Korean authorities, but he refused.

55.   Since then Ottawa had held off on further action while diplomats tried to settle the dispute.

56.   Since then, diplomats have tried to secure her release, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

57.   Since then, ASEAN diplomats have tried to broker a solution and appear to have backed off earlier support for the exiled prince.

58.   The American diplomat is trying to forge an interim settlement granting Kosovo self-rule.

59.   The airstrikes were suspended on Friday as diplomats tried to win Serb concessions.

60.   The diplomats also were trying to meet Taliban officials to get more information about a decision by the Islamic militia to put the foreign aid workers on trial.