21.   The failure of ailing Andreas Papandreou to resign as head of the ruling socialist party on Wednesday gave newly-elected Premier Costas Simitis his first political headache.

22.   The issue has turned into a major political headache for the Murayama government.

23.   The proposal was the brainchild of the Clinton administration, which is seeking ways to avert the severe political headaches it faced in trying to help Mexico.

24.   The proposal was the brainchild of the Clinton administration which is seeking ways to avert the severe political headaches it faced in trying to help Mexico.

25.   The swelling deficit presents a major political headache for the U.S. government, which is facing cries for protection from U.S. industries.

26.   The troops question has become a political headache for the government, which supports the longstanding security relationship with the United States but cannot ignore the public outcry.

27.   The worsening trade performance represents a major political headache for President Clinton, who has emphasized trade as a top priority of his foreign policy.

28.   Train trouble has been front-page news in Britain lately, with a flurry of strikes stalling service and creating a political headache for Blair.