As expected, the Lebanese government approved the cease-fire plan after more than five hours of debate that lasted long into the evening.

Israel was quick to reject the Palestinian cease-fire plan.

He issued an 11-point cease-fire plan for the contras to consider.

It is the Palestinians who are acting in bad faith and violating the cease-fire plan, the Israelis say.

The Palestinians have also insisted that any cease-fire plan be linked to political negotiations leading to a permanent accord.

Both sides finally agreed to a cease-fire plan under which about 14,000 United Nations troops moved in as a buffer between them.

But Bosnian officials and citizens were dubious about the cease-fire plan.

Mr. Taylor has agreed to a cease-fire plan under which he would step down as president and leave the country, probably for Nigeria.

But Iran made clear again today that it was ready to accept the Secretary General's cease-fire plan.

Syria has long used its influence to make or break political deals in Lebanon, and the proposed international cease-fire plan will be no exception.