11.   Belarus might form a confederation with Russia by the end of the century but will remain a sovereign state, a Belarusian parliament leader said Friday.

12.   Belarussian parliament leaders were in Moscow this week for meetings with their Russian counterparts.

13.   But some parliament leaders gave no indication they were ready to budge.

14.   Chernomyrdin returned to the NATO theme during his talks with Oleksy and other parliament leaders on Saturday.

15.   Gong also met with parliament leaders and Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Ignatenko.

16.   Government officials and parliament leaders, including Communists, are seeking close toes to the church and making a point of attending services.

17.   Government officials and parliament leaders, including Communists, are seeking close ties to the church and making a point of attending services.

18.   He held talks late Thursday with parliament faction leaders, including Sharon, and invited his right-wing Likud party to join an emergency coalition.

19.   He held talks late Thursday with parliament faction leaders including Sharon and invited his right-wing Likud party to join an emergency coalition.

20.   He met with parliament leaders earlier this week, and promised that parliament would have a chance to consider and approve the document.