21.   He again called for US protection, warning that he would have to seek other allies if Washington did not comply.

22.   It was unclear Sunday night whether Carlsson would seek allies or choose to form a minority administration.

23.   The most likely result is a hung parliament which will trigger a furious round of horse trading as the main parties seek allies to put together a government.

24.   This time it is seeking allies with more weight.

25.   National parties are courting the support of old warhorse Karunanidhi as they seek allies to form a government following general elections which resulted in a hung parliament.

26.   Preparing the ground for his future presidential bid, Lebed has been seeking allies outside the Kremlin walls.