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(20 Mar 1999) Natural Sound

Western diplomats in Belgrade have started to withdraw following the breakdown in the Kosovo peace talks.

About 20 vehicles rolled out of the German embassy compound on Saturday as the likelihood of NATO airstrikes against Yugoslavia increased.

Britain, France, Canada and other nations said they would also evacuate "non-essential" staff and dependents during the weekend

Western countries are hurriedly pulling diplomats from the Yugoslav capital, Belgrade, following a breakdown in the Kosovo peace talks.

With Yugoslav authorities refusing to sign the peace agreement authored in Paris, NATO airstrikes are looking increasing likely.

The German embassy was one of the first to evacuate.

The United States started moving personnel out on Friday.

Families and dependants left the embassy on Saturday morning, while the German Ambassador Wilfrid Gruber waved goodbye.

They headed for neighbouring Croatia, and safety.

Britain, Canada and other nations said they would evacuate "non-essential" staff and dependents during the weekend, and several countries warned all citizens to stay out of Yugoslavia.

Late on Friday, France's Foreign Ministry also advised its citizens to leave the country.

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