11.   In the past two years, four Socialist ministers quit amid charges the Italian aircraft maker Agusta paid bribes to their party in return for a government defense contract.

12.   In the past two years, four Socialist ministers have quit amid charges the Italian aircraft maker Agusta paid bribes in return for a government defense contract.

13.   In the past two years, four Socialist ministers quit amid charges the Italian aircraft maker Agusta fattened the party coffers in return for a government defense contract.

14.   It also barred the former Socialist minister from holding public office for three years.

15.   Late Friday, officials also searched the home and office of former Interior Minister Louis Tobback, also a former Socialist minister.

16.   Socialist ministers came to the defense of their premier.

17.   Socialist ministers, however, have been nearly paralyzed on the issue.

18.   Socialist ministers were jeered and pelted with eggs by unionists during traditional May Day rallies Wednesday.

19.   Socialist ministers have resigned in disgrace.

20.   The breakthrough in the Cools investigation came over the weekend as five people including former Socialist minister Alain Van der Biest and policeman Richard Taxquet were arrested.