1.   At the same time, the Palestinians stepped up their demands for an end to Jewish settlements on disputed lands, officials said.

2.   Barak offered Arafat partial sovereignty over the disputed land, but Arafat rejected that formulation.

3.   Aleman has issued an alternative plan for disputed lands.

4.   But as a matter of policy, most regard Jerusalem and the territories as disputed land, in accordance with United Nations resolutions.

5.   But the Americans want at least a private promise to avoid construction on disputed land during peace talks.

6.   But, there are reminders that this is disputed land.

7.   Despite the sense of optimism among tribal leaders, some Navajos on the disputed lands are confused.

8.   Efrat and Al Khader both claim the disputed land, spreading across a hilltop, as legally belonging to them.

9.   Federal officials in Phoenix promise there will be no marshals on the disputed lands this week.

10.   For three months, peace talks have stalled while Israel has proceeded with Jewish settlements in disputed land outside Jerusalem.