71.   The move must be approved by the Spanish government before being passed on to British authorities who will have the final say.

72.   The plan must be approved by the government before going to parliament next week.

73.   The rebel leaders will also press Kabila to drop his opposition to setting up a transitional government before holding elections in Congo.

74.   The rebels also demanded that the ban on their separatist group be lifted by the Sri Lankan government before peace talks in Thailand can begin.

75.   The report said the delays were caused by close relatives who want to assure their positions in the new government before the King is sent away.

76.   The parties want power to be transferred to a caretaker government before the elections to ensure that voting is fair.

77.   The prime minister should hand over power to a neutral caretaker government before the voting, Sheik Hasina said.

78.   The representatives of Australia and Poland said they would have to consult with their governments before stating a position.

79.   The Red Cross said it would consult the government before making further statements.

80.   The U.N. Security Council was waiting for an official announcement from the British government before starting consideration of a resolution authorizing a multinational security force.