51.   Amid beating drums and dancing, animal-skin clad youths, a new council of traditional leaders met for the first time Friday.

52.   Any community that attempts to block the new council from forming could face economic sanctions.

53.   Any community that attempts to block the new council from being formed could face economic sanctions.

54.   Arafat has promised to amend the charter within two months of inaugurating the new council.

55.   Arafat told the Al-Ayam newspaper he hoped to hold elections for a new council within six months among all Palestinians worldwide.

56.   Any community that tries to block the new council from being formed or meeting could face sanctions, including the withholding of international aid.

57.   Aristide has offered to rectify the election results, include opposition figures in his government, and appoint a new electoral council.

58.   At issue were plans to create a new council to coordinate monetary policy among countries who sign up for the single currency.

59.   Both sides believe the new council should be a distinct body from NATO rather than an offshoot of the alliance.

60.   Bush also announced a new presidential council to advise on labor issues, including allowing compensatory time off instead of overtime pay.