61.   The British Embassy in Dublin welcomed the report.

62.   The Australian government and East Timorese dissidents Thursday welcomed a report by an Indonesian state-sponsored human rights panel which said soldiers killed six East Timorese last month.

63.   The council also welcomed reports that the presidents of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone may meet soon.

64.   The Palestinian Authority welcomed the report, saying it would work with the task force to implement the recommended changes.

65.   The report was welcomed by those who care for cancer patients.

66.   The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees welcomed the report of a breakthrough in principle.

67.   The U.S. State Department welcomed the report by the commission, headed by ex-U.S. Sen. George Mitchell.

68.   France welcomed Thursday reports of a positive mood at revived talks between Israel and Syria, saying it hoped they would eventually produce a definitive accord.

69.   Iran on Wednesday welcomed Russian reports that Iraq would formally recognise Kuwait, saying the move could end foreign interference and the prevailing crisis in the region.

70.   A British foreign office spokesman said Britain also welcomed the report but needed a few more days to study it thoroughly.