71.   Assoumane assumed power in a military coup later in April after violent demonstrations in Moroni against Anjouan residents there.

72.   Assoumane assumed power in a military coup later that month.

73.   Barak, who assumed power last July, is under pressure to replace Sarid.

74.   Barak, who has refused to involve himself in matters of state until he assumes power, would not to meet with the envoys.

75.   Before the election the military said that whoever won would assume power.

76.   Berlusconi faces his first electoral test since assuming power last year with local elections Sunday.

77.   Both governments hope to hand over a solid base for continued strong friendship when successor governments assume power in both countries over the next year, she said.

78.   Bush called President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who assumed power Thursday after the ousted president, Abdurrahman Wahid, ended a palace standoff and flew to the United States.

79.   But he has failed to assume power officially, and his public appearances are closely watched by outside analysts.

80.   But North Koreans say Kim is still in mourning and will assume full power when he is ready.