41.   Ravalomanana is the popular mayor of Antananarivo, but his support in the rest of the country remains unclear.

42.   Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, refused to take part in a runoff and declared himself president last week.

43.   Rendell is a popular mayor who is prevented by term limits from seeking a third term.

44.   Schuster, the highly popular mayor of the industrial town of Kosice, and Meciar seem poised to meet in a runoff scheduled for two weeks after the elections.

45.   Ravalomanana is the popular mayor of the capital Antananarivo and a wealthy businessman.

46.   Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of Antananarivo, has said the peaceful demonstrations should continue until he is declared the winner.

47.   Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of the capital Antananarivo, claims however, that he won enough votes to win the election without a run-off.

48.   Ravalomanana, the popular mayor of the capital, Antananarivo, has refused to participate in a runoff scheduled for Sunday.

49.   So far, the December presidential race is dominated by Chavez and former Miss Universe Irene Saez, the popular mayor of a Caracas municipality.

50.   The case has gripped the nation, generating hundreds of stories for and against the popular mayor.