51.   The ruling Socialists ended a month of political stalemate and occasional street unrest last week by giving in to demands for early elections.

52.   The political stalemate comes at an especially embarrassing time for Italy, two months into its six-month term as head of the European Union.

53.   The ruling Socialist Party, former Communists, ended a month of political stalemate last week by giving in to demands for early elections.

54.   The ruling Socialists ended a month of political stalemate last week by giving in to demands for early elections.

55.   Their government resigned last month, spurring the current political stalemate.

56.   There are fears that a political stalemate may persist, blocking major political and economic reforms.

57.   Their government resigned last month, spurring a political stalemate intensified by street protests.

58.   There are even fears that the political stalemate may persist, which has blocked enactment of major political and economic reforms.

59.   Traders said market participants welcomed the end to political stalemate but remained cautious about what economic course Primakov will take.

60.   While sports issues have in the past helped both countries to improve tense relations, this time the political stalemate over Cyprus could end up sabotaging the soccer bid.