Bujanovac, Yugoslavia - Hopes of securing an immediate ceasefire between Serbia and ethnic Albanian rebels faded over the weekend after days of NATO shuttle diplomacy fell apart yesterday. NATO's mediator, Mr Peter Feith, pleaded for patience on all sides as his efforts to bridge the gulf between both sides failed.
"We are continuing the efforts to come to a ceasefire . . . I think we have to be patient," Mr Feith said after a meeting with Belgrade's top negotiator.