61.   Bahrain becomes second Arab country to contribute troops for U.S.

62.   Azerbaijan, seeking closer ties to NATO, has proposed contributing troops if the alliance deploys a peacekeeping force in Kosovo.

63.   Boutros-Ghali said the money problems were impairing U.N. operations and that governments contributing peacekeeping troops say they need to get paid in order to continue participating.

64.   Britain and France, while pledging to contribute troops, said another resolution would be needed at a later date to formally authorize the deployment of an international force.

65.   Both Australia and New Zealand contributed troops during the Vietnam War to the unsuccessful defense of former South Vietnam against northern-led Communist forces.

66.   Britain, which is currently leading the force, and France, which is contributing troops, were also examining the request.

67.   Britain and France pledged to contribute troops, but said another resolution would be needed later to authorize the sending of an international force.

68.   Britain and other countries expected to contribute troops to the force, made clear they would not take part unless they had a mandate that sanctioned military force.

69.   Canada would be willing to contribute troops to an international force created to oversee implementation of a peace accord in the Middle East, Manley said.

70.   Countries contributing troops include France, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Ghana, Nepal and Norway.