71.   The United States pressed for renewed talks between Israel and the Palestinians even as it seeks a worldwide coalition in support of its anti-terrorism campaign.

72.   There is also renewed talk of a ruble devaluation, which would be catastrophic for Russian banks, importers and others who have financial obligations in dollars.

73.   Though Musharraf has repeatedly called for renewed talks, Vajapyee has declined.

74.   U.S. Major League baseball owners were putting the finishing touches on a new labor proposal Wednesday before renewed talks with striking players.

75.   Union members said their news conference and call for renewed talks was not an act of desperation and said their morale has been bolstered by support from the community.

76.   Women would have an opportunity to leave the settlement and file separate lawsuits if the renewed talks fail and payment amounts drop below what they were initially promised.

77.   Yeltsin is said to be working on a peace plan for Chechnya that will call for renewed talks with Chechen rebels and entail some Russian pullouts.

78.   He is due to meet Chirac ahead of the renewed talks Sunday at the Erez crossing point on the Gaza Strip.

79.   In Singapore, Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto called earlier Monday for renewed talks.

80.   In Singapore, Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto called Monday for renewed talks.