1.   Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.

2.   Prospects for diplomatic initiatives - US-Soviet statement Amid renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire there were reports of continued diplomatic initiatives.

3.   He proposed a new diplomatic initiative to try to stop the war.

4.   The Belgians had led a diplomatic initiative urging the creation of an African intervention force to supervise an eventual ceasefire, which Belgium offered to support logistically and financially.

5.   Amid renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire there were reports of continued diplomatic initiatives.

6.   The weeks leading up to the seventh round were busy with the launch of various diplomatic initiatives.

7.   Although military action is getting all the attention now, Matlock said diplomatic initiatives were equally important.

8.   And it has set the stage for the diplomatic initiative in New York.

9.   And they have made it clear to their allies that they would not welcome another diplomatic initiative to end the current crisis.

10.   At the same time, leaders on both sides may be tempted to tout major diplomatic initiatives to distract from hardship at home.