1.   President Bush is being widely praised for his deft handling of the hostage crisis.

2.   The authorities want a peaceful solution to the hostage crisis.

3.   The long-term impact of the crisis will likely be determined by the outcome of the hostage crisis.

4.   Together, Minnig and Cipriani carry the hopes for a peaceful resolution of the hostage crisis here.

5.   We still hope that the hostage crisis can be resolved by negotiation.

6.   The hostage crisis is now entering its second week.

7.   After taking possession of the letter Prez de Cullar returned to Geneva and opened diplomatic negotiations aimed at bringing the hostage crisis to an end.

8.   Reports in the Western media claimed that the visit was linked to wider negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement of the hostage crisis.

9.   Another strand of the hostage crisis which remained deadlocked at the end of December was the issue of missing Israeli servicemen in Lebanon.

10.   Analysts said the end of the hostage crisis could make Peru a more attractive place for foreign investment.