101.   If the Iraqi divisions did pull back, said Rifkind, the coalition would then have to assess whether it was a genuine move or merely a tactical ploy.

102.   In his radio message, Yeltsin stressed that the coalition would have to be acceptable, or Moscow would not send desperately needed funds to the devastated republic.

103.   Incomplete returns said that the outgoing coalition would have a majority of just two seats in parliament over the combined leftwing opposition parties.

104.   It can happen that a coalition has a minority share of total votes but a majority of seats in parliament.

105.   A new coalition has yet to be formed and agreement is unlikely for several weeks or even months.

106.   Analysts said that the coalition had a good chance of winning a majority there too.

107.   Bolger had questioned recent comments by the agency, which played down the effect a centre-left coalition would have on the economy.

108.   Both coalitions have plans to improve southern infrastructure and crack down further on organized crime.

109.   Businessmen, local media and other analysts expressed concern that a Chart Thai-led coalition would have difficulty gaining the confidence of foreign investors and governments.

110.   But observers say the new coalition has a good chance of succeeding in view of the backing it enjoys from several veteran leaders and past prime ministers.