51.   The Russian forces in Chechnya began a limited withdrawal on Monday though bombing of villages continued in the southeast of the republic despite a unilateral ceasefire promise by Moscow.

52.   The talks have stumbled over the scope and timetable of an Israeli withdrawal on the plateau.

53.   The two countries are holding ambassador-level talks on security arrangements to follow an Israeli withdrawal on the strategic plateau.

54.   There would then be further negotiations for a second stage of withdrawal on the West Bank.

55.   Israel has offered a phased withdrawal on the Golan over four years with negotiations to hammer out a final peace deal with Syria.

56.   Lebed took observers by surprise when he announced the Russian troop withdrawal on Thursday following further talks with the separatist leadership.

57.   On Saturday, national assembly speaker Andre Milongo denounced the withdrawal on two occasions of the draft bill.

58.   Powell first telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to demand the withdrawal on Tuesday, according to the report, which cites senior administration officials.

59.   President Saddam Hussein had ordered the withdrawal on Sunday.

60.   Rabin has offered a limited withdrawal on the Golan Heights in exchange for a peace treaty covering security arrangements and diplomatic relations.