61.   A Western diplomat said the interim council should assume power in Kabul this month and would be accompanied by a multinational force in the capital.

62.   After assuming power about two years back, the government of Sheikh Hasina had started negotiations with private companies for the barge mounted power plants.

63.   After assuming power, Azali said he was confident Anjouan would sign the accord before the end of the interim period.

64.   All this could force Kim Jong Il to delay plans to assume full power by another year, some South Korean analysts say.

65.   An Angolan government of reconciliation is to assume power this month.

66.   Angolan, Namibian, Zimbabwean and Chadian troops are supporting President Laurent Kabila, who renamed the country after assuming power in a rebellion two years ago.

67.   As a result of the crisis, Taki assumed emergency powers last month, dismissing the government of Prime Minister Ahmed Abdou.

68.   As a result of the crisis, Comorian President Mohamed Taki assumed emergency powers last month, dismissing the government of Prime Minister Ahmed Abdou.

69.   Assad probably suspected his brother of trying to stage a comeback and prevent Bashar from assuming power, they said.

70.   As soon as he assumed power, Ecevit accused the United States of limiting its policy toward Iraq to bombings.