51.   A compromise deal to delay taking action over escalating violence in Zimbabwe failed to heal rifts within the organization, leaders said.

52.   Abdullah and Fahd also reviewed the Mideast peace process status in light of the escalating violence and bilateral relations, the agency added.

53.   Adams blamed a British refusal to allow Sinn Fein at the peace table until it re-declared a ceasefire and agreed to return its artillery for the escalating violence.

54.   About a dozen explosions echoed across the provincial capital Banda Aceh not long before Abdurrahman Wahid arrived despite escalating violence and a series of assassination threats.

55.   Albanian sources said hundreds of people were continuing to flee the region, where dozens are reported dead in more than a week of escalating violence.

56.   Amid the escalating violence, the United States stepped up efforts to negotiate a cease-fire and an understanding between all sides that would prevent future attacks.

57.   An angry and frustrated Egypt, blaming Israel for escalating violence, recalled its ambassador to Israel.

58.   Anxious to stop the escalating violence in Kosovo, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder urged a redoubling of diplomatic efforts Tuesday but warned that military action remains an option.

59.   Before a series of peace talks fell apart amid escalating violence last fall, Abdullah said Israel and the Palestinians were closer to peace than ever before.

60.   Boucher called upon party leaders to publicly denounce the escalating violence and demonstrate their continued commitment to the peace process.