1.   He had no choice other than to negotiate the release of the youngsters.

2.   His release was negotiated by UNPROFOR and ECMM representatives in return for the safe passage of a JNA convoy blockaded by Bosnian forces.

3.   The kidnapped officials had gone to negotiate the release of hostages captured in July, including deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Kavsadze.

4.   Meanwhile he attracted the attention of bishop Aeonius of Arles, who negotiated his release from the community of Lrins, and ordained him.

5.   The Germans and Italians say a team of European politicians should go to negotiate the release of hostages, even though they agree that such trips should be condemned.

6.   An American religious delegation led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson negotiated their release.

7.   Authorities in the emirates said they were trying to negotiate the release of women and children, but did not intend to try to hold the aircraft.

8.   Berezovsky was also involved in negotiating the release of kidnap victims in Chechnya.

9.   After three months, the woman negotiated the release of herself and her daughter, but Aum refused to return her assets or money.

10.   Camby was still distraught after helping to negotiate the release of his mother and two sisters, who were held hostage at knifepoint for several hours Monday morning.