41.   Parliament on Tuesday finished a lengthy, passionate debate by approving a treaty intended to set the tone of relations with neighboring Slovakia.

42.   Ahern pointed out that his government had a dilemma over getting Irish voters to approve a treaty that allows the EU to take on new members.

43.   Before approving the treaty Wednesday, the Federation Council included a statement with the document expressing concerns about the state of Russian-Ukrainian relations.

44.   But there had been increasing hopes in recent months that the treaty would be approved.

45.   But support has fallen steadily since both parliaments approved the treaty last June.

46.   Danes surprised European governments on another cornerstone EU vote Thursday, this time by approving a treaty by a much wider than expected margin.

47.   Foreign military bases, troops or facilities are forbidden from Philippine territory by the constitution, unless the Senate approves a treaty allowing them.

48.   For that reason, Cates and many others in the textile and apparel industries would like to see the treaty approved by this Congress.

49.   French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a treaty giving the European Union greater authority over national affairs.

50.   He said Congress must approve international treaties and was not informed of the deal.