1.   Short-notice inspections of new sites awaited the formation of expert teams from around the world.

2.   The opposition forces now battling in the north would await the formation of a broader-based political alliance before moving on Kabul, he said.

3.   We still await the formation of the first Committee to Defend the Urban Rat.

4.   Among other things, foreign investors awaiting the formation of a new government would not open up businesses here, he said.

5.   But some currency traders were retreating to the sidelines to await the formation of a new Japanese Cabinet expected later this week.

6.   He said the Palestinians were eagerly awaiting the formation of an Israeli government under Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak, which is expected to be announced next week.

7.   The lifting of the freeze awaits formation of a new government under Hashimoto after legislative elections earlier this month.

8.   The lifting of the freeze awaits formation of a new government.