51.   Peres and another Labor Party minister abstained in the crucial vote.

52.   PNC member Hassan Asfour, who is close to Arafat, said Wednesday that the crucial vote could be held as early as Wednesday evening.

53.   A crucial vote in the American Senate on the entry of former Warsaw Pact countries to NATO is expected later this month.

54.   A crucial vote Sunday could determine whether Turkey will continue its secular and western course or turn towards Islamic rule.

55.   A crucial vote will be that of the United States.

56.   A few hours before the crucial vote in the lower house on Wednesday, another minister offered his resignation after his party decided to abstain from voting.

57.   A crucial vote in the American Senate is expected in the next month or two.

58.   After several hours off to watch Italy play in the World Cup, debate resumed Tuesday evening for the crucial vote in the Chamber of Deputies on NATO expansion.

59.   APTV will provide comprehensive coverage of the crucial vote, with comments from the key leaders, voters and analysts.

60.   APTV will have coverage of the crucial vote.