71.   The sharp response came amid increased tensions between Bogota and Washington over the war on drug trafficking.

72.   The response came as US Secretary of State Warren Christopher was to fly to Paris to try and get French backing.

73.   The response came on the same day as the North announced it was cancelling planned four-day economic talks with the South to begin in Seoul on Tuesday.

74.   US officials here said it remained unclear whether the response from North Korea will come Wednesday or in the following days, if last-minute negotiation is required.

75.   No immediate response came from the general.

76.   That response came as no surprise here.

77.   The angry response came as US Secretary of State Warren Christopher was to fly to Paris to try to win French backing.