Greek and Greek Cypriot diplomats say they are counting on the United States, the European Community and the Soviet Union to use their influence with Turkey to bring about a softening in the Turkish Cypriot position before the two leaders meet again.

The Telegraph's 'Kitchen Thinker' food writer says this can be used with Turkey or as a stand-alone dish for vegetarians at Christmas.

Also, Iraq was allowed to keep building missiles with ranges shorter than 100 miles - long enough, conceivably, to be used across its borders with Kuwait and Turkey.

- (PT) Mrs Schleicher, you are quite right to say that we should use our relationship with Turkey to ensure that that country can play a constructive role in this situation and, particularly, that it becomes part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

Mr Blair, you might also might want to use some of your goodwill with Turkey to resolve the Armenia embargo and border issue.

We have to acknowledge and assess the role of Turkey in the region and use our negotiations with Turkey as a frame for developing an EU-Turkey partnership in addressing the local and regional challenges.