31.   On Saturday, a group of senior Israeli politicians from both major parties gathered with former intelligence officials to discuss such a move.

32.   Other senior French politicians, including former Prime Minister Edouard Balladur, also say the state must reduce its influence over the day-to-day running of businesses.

33.   Senior politicians have been hauled before courts and commissions to explain past deeds.

34.   Senior politicians of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have called for an income tax cut to jump-start the economy.

35.   Senior politicians are meeting in Turin, Italy for the Intergovernmental Conference late this month to review EU institutions.

36.   Several senior Japanese politicians with nationalist leanings have expressed support for Fujimori, who they view as a strong leader and a positive role model for the Japanese.

37.   She recalled calling a senior politician to inform him of a meeting.

38.   Senior politicians say such language cannot be used in international relations.

39.   Stocks have slumped since the Central Bureau of Investigation last week began charging senior politicians with taking bribes in return for government contracts.

40.   Stocks rose after a senior politician suggested the government would take measures to support stocks and cut taxes to boost the economy.