51.   He will join other leaders expected to include Vice President Al Gore of the United States, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and President Nelson Mandela of South Africa.

52.   In Italy, he will join leaders of Japan, France, Germany, Britain, Canada, Italy and Russia for an annual summit of industrial democracies.

53.   Jim Furyk fired off four straight birdies to join the leaders.

54.   Kostunica is expected to join EU leaders at a summit in France over the weekend to maintain the pace of reconciliation.

55.   Lukashenko has joined Russian leaders including President Boris Yeltsin in strongly objecting to the eastward expansion of the alliance.

56.   Mackall overcame a cold to join the leaders.

57.   Novo joined the leaders about one-third through the race.

58.   On Friday, Balkan leaders will be joined by President Clinton and other heads of state and government to endorse the pact.

59.   President Clinton will join leaders of Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Russia at the annual gathering.

60.   President Vladimir Putin is set to join NATO leaders in Rome two weeks later to formally seal the deal.