21.   He said Bush was still consulting Middle East leaders.

22.   He said he would consult Arab leaders before deciding.

23.   He had also consulted Arab leaders to coordinate positions against a possible U.S. military attack on Iraq.

24.   In Skopje, KLA political representative Adem Demaci said he needed time to consult rebel leaders and would reply within a few days, Cook said.

25.   Mitchell, who consulted Protestant leaders last month, meets them again Saturday in Belfast.

26.   Negotiations to end the crisis were adjourned Thursday to allow the two sides to consult their leaders on the negotiating proposals.

27.   He also hinted that he was ready to reach a compromise agreement but said details would have to wait until he had consulted western leaders.

28.   Tung, who will become government chief executive after Britain hands back the territory, is expected to announce his team after consulting Chinese leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.

29.   Under the Italian constitution, President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro will appoint a prime minister after consulting party leaders.

30.   Mandela said he had consulted business leaders while Deputy President Thabo Mbeki had spoken to COSATU leaders.