41.   Lukashenko held a controversial referendum last fall that extended his term and gave him enormous powers.

42.   Musharraf extends term as army chief.

43.   Nazarbayev, who disbanded parliament in March after a court ruled the lawmakers had been elected improperly, has argued that extending his term would provide stability.

44.   Neither man will be allowed to extend his term beyond three years.

45.   Neither man would be allowed to extend his term or be reappointed.

46.   Mrs. Aquino and Catholic Church officials also led rallies two years ago that forced then President Fidel Ramos to halt constitutional amendments aimed at extending his term.

47.   Musharraf won a referendum in April that extended his term as president for five years after the October elections.

48.   Nazarbayev, who disbanded parliament in March after a court ruled the lawmakers had been elected improperly, argues that extending his term would provide stability.

49.   On Thursday, Mrs. Aquino also urged Ramos to resist attempts by his followers to extend his term.

50.   On Thursday, President Joseph Estrada extended his term for two months to ensure a smooth transition.