31.   Rao has been facing a rebellion in the party since he led it to a stinging election defeat in a key state in December.

32.   Soldiers loyal to President Ange-Felix Patasse, facing a rebellion by mutinous troops, opened fire Friday on looters in the capital of the Central African Republic.

33.   The backing is vital for British Prime Minister John Major, who faces a rebellion of anti-European MPs among his own ranks.

34.   The government also faces fresh rebellion from pro-shooting Tories who believe the bill goes too far.