81.   At the start of the talks, both sides committed themselves to democratic reforms and a peaceful settlement.

82.   Azerbaijan and Armenia are still seeking a peaceful settlement to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, an enclave in Azerbaijan populated mostly by ethnic Armenians.

83.   Azerbaijan, which lost a six-year war with Armenia for control of the territory, said the election would harm efforts to work out a peaceful settlement.

84.   Before holding brief talks with President Jerry Rawlings earlier Wednesday, the Chinese vice president urged a peaceful settlement to the civil war in nearby Sierra Leone.

85.   Britain has demanded positive steps toward disarming the IRA, while Sinn Fein has argued that disarmament can happen only after a peaceful political settlement.

86.   British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind said Thursday that Syria and Israel were determined to reach a peaceful settlement.

87.   Brahimi said reports of clashes on the border add a fresh sense of urgency for a peaceful settlement.

88.   British Foreign Minister Robin Cook, who was to meet with Yugoslavian officials Thursday, said Western countries are insisting on a peaceful settlement.

89.   Britain on Friday condemned the killing of Iranian diplomats in Afghanistan, but urged Iran to seek a peaceful settlement to the conflict.

90.   But Hassan does have economic incentives for a peaceful settlement.