31.   As an opener, the UN Security Council could impose a deadline after which sanctions would be considered, the officials added.

32.   But Democrats, saying it is the probe that is dragging on, were seeking to have a deadline imposed for the completion of the investigation.

33.   But Malaysia has insisted that APEC should not impose deadlines.

34.   But Malaysia has imposed a deadline of Monday for the Philippine government to make up its mind.

35.   But Petersen conceded at the press conference that the OSCE was not able to impose a deadline on Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic to comply.

36.   The opposition accused the government of imposing the deadline to disenfranchise millions of people because citizens have to produce the cards to be registered as voters.

37.   The White House has no plans to impose a deadline for invading Haiti, White House spokeswoman Dee Dee Myers said Tuesday.

38.   Trade negotiators from Japan and the United States resume discussions Saturday on Japanese procurement practices as a Washington imposed deadline for a successful outcome to the talks looms.

39.   With no breakthrough seen, officicials indicated the talks should resume before Wednesday, the deadline imposed by Washington before beginning a process that could lead to punitive sanctions.

40.   The deadlines are imposed to help Saudi officials plan events, such as trips to Mount Arafat where Mohammad gave his last sermon.