21.   Hans-Peter Repnik, a leader of the opposition Christian Democrats, said parliament had given the German military no mandate for such a role.

22.   If parliament gives the government its vote of confidence, the pension legislation it has twice rejected will become law.

23.   In a confused vote, the Israeli parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that would make it difficult for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.

24.   In December, French parliament gave preliminary approval for the treaty.

25.   Last month, parliament gave the U.S. military approval to establish a base at Manas for a year.

26.   NATO is now expected to resume weapons collection once parliament gives its overall backing to the accord.

27.   On Wednesday, Israeli parliament gave preliminary approval to the bill by the Third Way, a party staunchly opposed to a troop withdrawal from Golan Heights.

28.   Parliament gave initial approval Saturday to a bill to privatize the giant government telecommunications monopoly in five years, despite threats by employees to strike nationwide.

29.   Parliament gave preliminary approval to a bill that would change the law and let Netanyahu challenge Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who is seeking re-election.

30.   Parliament gave preliminary approval to a bill that would change the law to let Netanyahu challenge Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who is seeking re-election.