1.   Beyond the political confusion, there were other factors that wrought economic turmoil in the wake of partitioning the country.

2.   Amid such political confusion, the forgotten rules of economics might start to intrude.

3.   Not surprisingly, the shift has created a lot of political confusion about whose interests are being protected.

4.   Political confusion reigns.

5.   And he is among a growing number of young Cubans who are turning to religion in times of dire economic conditions and political confusion.

6.   Backing Berlusconi throughout the political confusion has been his other main coalition ally, the right-ring National Alliance.

7.   But the political confusion and the appointment of the wrong people to the wrong positions took its toll more than ever before in the history of Thailand.

8.   His appointment would end political confusion following the resignation of Premier Lamberto Dini and avoids -- for the time being -- elections three weeks ahead of schedule.

9.   His appointment would end three weeks of political confusion following the resignation of Premier Lamberto Dini and avoids early elections in the near future.

10.   His action put an abrupt end to a week of political confusion.