31.   Israel cannot be governed like this, says Meretz lawmaker Naomi Hazan, a professor of political science.

32.   It was expected to be approved by the full National Assembly later this week, lawmakers said.

33.   Political tensions in Turkey have made that country too dangerous for travelers, a hardline lawmaker said Thursday in a statement aimed at the many Russians who vacation there.

34.   Ruben Miroian, another deputy speaker, and Genrikh Abramian, another member of parliament, were also killed, said lawmaker Agvan Vardanian.

35.   Russia is not willing to write off large debts owed by North Korea, but may have to accept delayed payments, a top Russian lawmaker said Wednesday.

36.   Senator Eduardo Supplicy of Sao Paulo said lawmakers and executives earn too little compared with salaries of top business executives.

37.   The council will meet Monday on the issue and will also ask Israel to hand Abu Sabha over for trial, lawmakers said.

38.   The government has adopted a twofold policy of attacking the rebels and preparing a peace package to end the conflict, said a lawmaker who attended the meeting.

39.   When Premier Chang Chun-hsiung announced in October that the project would be scuttled, the opposition-controlled legislature protested, saying lawmakers should have been consulted.

40.   Humberto, who was unscathed, condemned the attack and said lawmakers would not be intimidated.