Lorritson and the other diplomat remained behind.

American diplomats remained in Managua, providing an illusion of reasonable discourse.

Four French diplomats and various staff members and their relatives remain confined.

Ambassador Howell and the other 10 American diplomats remained in routine contact with Washington, officials here said.

Some diplomats remained skeptical and said today's statements by the military could be a delaying tactic.

But officials hinted strongly that conditions were so bad that it was not likely the diplomats would remain much longer if the siege continued.

American diplomats will remain in Beijing and the embassy will remain open, but the diplomats have moved to nearby hotels.

Mr. Fernandez said the diplomat would remain to testify and prove the espionage accusation false.

American diplomats, even on the eve of war, have remained distracted and distant from the Muslim public.

One Norwegian diplomat will remain, stationed at the Danish embassy.