41.   Once leadership has been assumed, the people will not accept excuses.

42.   Some Chechen leaders have long wanted to assume leadership of the numerous Muslim ethnic groups in the Caucasus Mountains.

43.   Several months later, its organizers invited Shevardnadze, a former Soviet foreign minister and a native Georgian, to assume the leadership.

44.   Several months later its organizers invited ex-Soviet foreign minister Shevardnadze, a native of Georgia, to assume the leadership.

45.   Spy chief Kwon Young-hae speculated that Kim Jong Il would probably not assume formal leadership in October because recent devastating floods rule out a festive mood.

46.   Tensions with Indonesia also worsened after former Vice-President B.J. Habibie assumed leadership.

47.   The Apple co-founder hinted Thursday that he may assume permanent leadership of the struggling company, contrary to his earlier statements.

48.   The remaining question is who will be the second in charge, because he or she would have to assume state leadership should the President become incapacitated.

49.   The traffic ticket, Fernandez vows, is the extent of his illegal activity since assuming leadership of the Kings two years ago.

50.   The younger Kim, while believed to be in full control, has not officially assumed leadership and has remained largely secluded from the public eye.