1.   It was futile to continue the negotiations.

2.   US President George Bush had also personally urged the delegations to the Middle East peace talks to continue their negotiations despite the Israeli action.

3.   The NAC was instructed to continue negotiations with the Labour Party to this effect.

4.   Mr Waldron was visiting the site as unions and management continue negotiations about cuts.

5.   An owner has told people that Rich, a union lawyer, begged Manfred to have the owners delay implementation so they could continue the negotiations.

6.   Archer urged the union and the school board to continue negotiations until they reach a deal.

7.   As the Senate continues its negotiations over procedure, Democrats are working quietly to find the six Republicans they need to end the trial with an acquittal.

8.   At the same time, Israeli and Palestinian officials continued their negotiations on how to proceed with the next phases of their land-for-security agreement.

9.   Baesa, a troubled Pepsi bottler, said shareholders met today and gave management the approval it needed to continue negotiations.

10.   Bank officials continue their negotiations.