11.   But separatist leaders rejected the pact, fearing a withdrawal would allow Moldova to reassert its control over the region.

12.   But separatist leaders rejected the pact, fearing a withdrawal would allow Moldova to reestablish administrative control of the region in eastern Moldova.

13.   Communist leader Gennady Zuganov said the proposed pact was rejected by a meeting of his party leadership because there was no firm guarantee Yeltsin would abide by its provisions.

14.   Efforts by former Premier Silvio Berlusconi to expand his political base were set back Saturday after leaders of a key centrist party rejected a pact with the media magnate.

15.   Last month, the council rejected the pact after it was approved by parliament.

16.   Miano rejected the pact as illegal.

17.   On Monday, Clinton said he was baffled when the Palestinian delegation rejected the pact in the last days of his term.

18.   On Monday, he said he was baffled when the Palestinian delegation rejected the pact in the last days of his term.

19.   Rejecting the pact would prevent the United States from taking the lead in halting the global spread of nuclear weapons, Clinton said.

20.   President Bush has rejected the pact, even though it was approved by his predecessor, Bill Clinton.