1.   As politicians mud-wrestle in the prelude to the selection of a new prime minister, demand is growing for speedy elections to choose a new government.

2.   Dalmau said the league did not intend to change its name and would hold an election soon to choose a new president from among four candidates, including herself.

3.   He expressed concern that cooperation might become more difficult after crucial elections this week choose the legislature that would have to approve any new antidrug treaties or laws.

4.   He is the first bishop chosen by election rather than appointment and will be consecrated by the outgoing bishop in November.

5.   Recently, they held elections to choose a chief and council.

6.   The elections will choose a three-member presidency and national parliament drawn from constituencies throughout Bosnia.

7.   Ostensibly, the municipal election was about choosing the best people to run public playgrounds, sports stadiums and the bustling markets where townspeople shop.

8.   Also Saturday, Palestinians hold first ever national elections to chose a President and ruling council in West Bank and Gaza Strip.

9.   British leaders have advocated holding elections to choose peace negotiators in the province.

10.   But Rabbani on Friday said the interim council should be chosen by elections in Afghanistan rather than appointed as proposed in Bonn.