31.   Peres has conceded Syrian sovereignty in public statements but held off approving a full pullback on the ground that Syria had not spelled out its peace terms.

32.   Palestinians fear that more Israeli construction of homes will hinder the chances for any Palestinian sovereignty in east Jerusalem.

33.   -- Insist that Israel will retain sovereignty in Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

34.   Abkhazia, demands sovereignty in a confederation of two states, while Georgia says it should settle for broad autonomy within the Georgian state.

35.   Abkhazia demands sovereignty in a confederation of two states, while Georgia says it should settle for broad autonomy within the Georgian state.

36.   Abkhazia, however, continues to demand sovereignty in a confederation of two states, while Georgia says it should settle for broad autonomy.

37.   Arafat refused, Maariv said, insisting on full sovereignty in the eastern part of the city.

38.   Any demand that it compromise on its sovereignty in talks with Beijing will not be welcome.

39.   Australia recognizes Indonesian sovereignty in East Timor.

40.   Beijing wants reunification with Taipei and has insisted that Taiwan accept Chinese sovereignty in principle and agree to discuss political issues before the talks can restart.