111.   But Republican congressional leaders have insisted the payments be given only after specific U.N. reforms.

112.   But opposition leaders insisted Malik was still in control.

113.   But the government leaders insisted that the administration had no intention of resorting to violence in handling labour protests in the midst of the economic crisis.

114.   But protest leaders insist they are independent.

115.   But the Rahanwein leaders insisted Aidid had to pull out troops from the town before the conference could start.

116.   But Russian leaders have since insisted that Chechnya remain part of Russia, and separatist leader Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev on Saturday also called the provision into question.

117.   But Russian leaders have since insisted that Chechnya remain part of Russia.

118.   But Muslim leaders insist Balala was being kept out because of his political activities.

119.   But powerful military leaders insisted the country should make a last stand on Japanese soil, mobilizing every man, woman and child for an apocalyptic battle.

120.   But Western leaders insisted the air campaign would continue until its goals were achieved.