51.   Such a protocol would be provisional, and thus will not require formal approval by parliament, it quoted the sources as saying.

52.   The protocol is not on the formal agenda, though Canadian officials say it will be discussed.

53.   The protocol is to protect countries affected by any accident or spill during transboundary movements of hazardous waste.

54.   The protocol used is an Intelogis proprietary protocol called PLX.

55.   The protocol however is optional, and Canada could opt not to be party to it.

56.   The protocols were to be signed Thursday in a ceremony in Cairo by Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura.

57.   The usual protocol is for one person only to have an audience with the queen.

58.   Washington said the protocol is unfair to American companies and should include major developing countries such as China and India.

59.   When the council agreed upon the statement, Albright invited Rodriguez to take a seat at the council table to hear the statement, as is protocol.

60.   He stressed that the Lusaka protocol was not a personal deal with Savimbi.