1.   The attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.

2.   The potential for the fighting to spill over into a wider regional conflict has triggered a flurry of diplomatic activity.

3.   The Americans recognise that the U.N. can be the channel for greater diplomatic activity.

4.   ...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war.

5.   The Tokyo meeting was preceded by a great deal of diplomatic activity during May.

6.   The congress took place against a backdrop of increasing diplomatic activity aimed at securing a ceasefire, involving both the United States and Soviet governments.

7.   The first half of January was marked by intense diplomatic activity.

8.   Iraqi Scud attacks on Israel gave rise to intensive international diplomatic activity.

9.   A flurry of international diplomatic activity, principally involving the European Communities, had achieved a fragile ceasefire by the end of the month.