1.   He seemed in high spirits, this general turned politician, buoyed perhaps by a poll in the newspaper Maariv on Friday showing that his approval ratings had risen.

2.   Cricket star turned politician Imran Khan accused the government of political victimization Tuesday after Customs officials charged his wife with smuggling of antiques tiles.

3.   Berlusconi, a billionaire media-baron turned politician, has been widely assailed across Europe for taking on the National Alliance members in his cabinet.

4.   Berlusconi, a multi-millionaire media-baron turned politician, has been widely criticized across Europe for taking on the National Alliance members in his cabinet.

5.   The Solidarity union chief turned politician has been hinting for months that he planned to run for president again, but has declined to confirm it.

6.   Media-tycoon turned politician Berlusconi is due in Bonn Thursday.