21.   Nevertheless, the territory remains ramshackle.

22.   The Chechens regard themselves as fully independent, but Moscow insists the territory remains part of Russia.

23.   The deal specifies that Moldovan territory will remain intact, but envisions a special status for Trans Dniester.

24.   The Portuguese support a referendum to decide whether the territory remains part of Indonesia.

25.   The separatists want independence, while the Russians insist the territory must remain part of Russia.

26.   They have called instead for a UN-supervised referendum to be held in Kashmir on whether the Himalayan territory should remain within India, seek independence or merge with Pakistan.

27.   The Israeli government announced Sunday that the Palestinian territories would remain sealed off for a fourth week amid fears of bloodshed during the first anniversary of the Hebron massacre.