31.   Neither minister was named in the report.

32.   Official sources said they expected the premier, Sheik Maktoum bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, to name new ministers soon.

33.   President Boris Yeltsin on Thursday filled the last vacancies in the new government, naming seven ministers, his press service said.

34.   Saleh also named new ministers for the interior, information and supply portfolios.

35.   Samper said new ministers will be named in the coming days.

36.   Sharon will take over the two portfolios held by the departing ministers, national infrastructure and tourism, until new ministers are named.

37.   Snoh did not name the minister, but Somsak came out to deny the allegation because his ministry oversees the sugar industry.

38.   The appointments followed a limited Cabinet shake-up Tuesday in which four new ministers were named, including a new economy minister.

39.   The Cabinet bestowed Abdullah with all royal authority, including the ability to mobilize the military, dismiss parliament and name Cabinet ministers.

40.   The crown prince has full royal authority, including the power to mobilize the military, dismiss parliament and name Cabinet ministers.