1.   The wound might be salved if Zyuganov or another top communist joined the Primakov ticket, perhaps as his choice for prime minister.

2.   A top Russian communist claimed Thursday that he had been informed of a plan to incite violence in Belarus.

3.   But he was among top communists and army leaders previously sent to take measures against protesters in Timisoara, where the revolt began.

4.   But he was among top communists and army leaders previously sent to act against protesters in Timisoara, where the revolt began.

5.   Most former top communists have switched to business, quitting their political positions.

6.   Newly re-elected Slovene President Milan Kucan blasted a bill on Thursday that would ban former top communists from public office.