1.   The talks were hosted by Nigerian President Ibrahim Babangida in his capacity as chair of the Organization of African Unity.

2.   Before Brown made an offer to host the talks, contract negotiations broke down over salary and pension proposals, about which sources say there is not great disagreement.

3.   After consulting with congressional leaders, the president planned to host talks aimed at reaching a budget agreement.

4.   Cook said the French government agreed to host the talks in the chateau of Rambouillet.

5.   Libya offered to host talks to extend the peace deal.

6.   She finished the meeting saying she would only host talks planned for next week in Washington if Netanyahu agrees to the proposal.

7.   Two decades ago, the United States hosted intense talks that led to the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.

8.   US officials are also in close touch with the Russians, who have offered to host talks in Moscow between the presidents of Croatia and Serbia.

9.   Onusumba said after the first week, the site of the meeting would shift to Durban, South Africa, where the government has offered to host the talks.

10.   Pastrana made the decision because he said the group has been inflexible in demanding a large rebel sanctuary in northern Colombia to host the talks.