The accord requires governments in the region to seek an end to internal conflicts.

The accord requires amnesty, but does not specify what form it should take.

The new accord does not require the actual destruction of the warheads.

It has also set off debate over whether such accords can require other nations to raise wages and protect the environment.

The accord requires banks to increase their capital ratios when they face greater risks.

The tentative accord, details of which were not revealed, requires council approval to take effect.

The accord gives the city breathing room but requires it to reach full compliance by 2001.

But the accord requires Brazil to invest $80 million over the next four years to rebuild the base and other infrastructure.

It has not acted on applications for new radio and television programs, although the accord requires full press freedom.

The accord requires court approval, and a hearing is scheduled for Dec. 14.