31.   Two no-confidence votes that would have forced elections were defeated before the vote that left the possibility hanging over the recess like the sword of Damocles.

32.   Voters elected seven union-backed candidates outright and gave seven others enough votes to force runoff elections.

33.   A failure would spell the end of his rule and force new elections.

34.   After years of alleged human rights abuse, elections were forced by pressure for reform after anti-government riots and a Western aid freeze.

35.   Analysts have predicted that deepening of economic and political crisis may force early elections.

36.   Barak is faced with severe political problems at home, with opponents trying to force new elections.

37.   Barak faces severe political problems at home, with opponents trying to force new elections.

38.   Berisha pulled out of the coalition a year later, forcing elections he won to gain full power.

39.   Breaking with Klaus over the TV could bring down the government and force new elections.