101.   New Russian premier faces first big test with shaky economy.

102.   New Russian premier, like the old ones, comes from security services.

103.   New premier sworn into office.

104.   Officials say Lee is expected to name the new premier in late August after the ruling Nationalist Party concludes a congress to realign power.

105.   Nor could a new premier be nominated without agreement by both assembly vice presidents.

106.   Parliamentary and presidential elections were held in September, but political bickering has so far prevented appointment of a new premier.

107.   President Rene Preval has designated a new premier three times.

108.   Polls published Monday showed record public support for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, as respondents expressed hope that the new premier will carry out promised reforms.

109.   President Elias Hrawi accepted the resignation and asked Hariri to stay on until a new premier is named.

110.   President Suleyman Demirel, who would designate the new premier, said he would meet with all party leaders before announcing his choice.