31.   Before his death, Zorig, the minister of infrastructure and telecommunications, was emerging as a compromise candidate to end the political stalemate.

32.   Bangladesh Finance Minister Shah Mohammad Kibria said the government was keen to resolve the political stalemate.

33.   But he indicated that the political stalemate between the two sides prevented moves in that direction.

34.   Crackdown continues unabated In Rangoon, the political stalemate and constant crackdown on activists continue.

35.   Czechs hope to resolve a two-year-old political stalemate, strengthen the economy and ensure entry into NATO and European Union.

36.   Despite the violence, there were signs Wednesday that both sides may be seeking a way out of the political stalemate.

37.   DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Opposition parties threatening to oust Prime Minister Khaleda Zia reject her offer to end a political stalemate by resigning one month before the next election.

38.   He also said it was important for the country to make quick political move to end the current political stalemate to make it possible for economic recovery processes.

39.   He has visited Haiti several times to seek an end to the political stalemate.

40.   Hopes for a quick resolution to the long-standing political stalemate in Myanmar appear slim.