11.   If Norwegian voters approve European Union membership by a slim margin on Monday, newspapers and politicians predict a savage political battle will erupt.

12.   If Norwegian voters approve European Union membership by a slim margin on Monday, newspapers and politicians are predicting a savage political battle.

13.   In all three countries, membership was approved in referendums that also saw many people opposed.

14.   In all three countries, referendums have approved membership, but big chunks of the populations were against.

15.   Nordic leaders urged Norwegians to approve European Union membership this month so Scandinavia could create a powerful northern bloc in the EU.

16.   Norwegians are split over membership, with recent polls predicting a dead heat if Sweden approves membership in its own referendum on Sunday.

17.   On Sunday, the WTO will approve the membership of Taiwan and then both countries will hold ceremonies to sign the documents.

18.   On Sunday, the WTO will approve the membership of Taiwan and then both countries will hold ceremonies to sign the documents formally.

19.   Swedes approved membership last year only narrowly.

20.   Sweden approved membership Sunday.