41.   Israeli and Palestinian security chiefs had their second meeting under U.S. auspices, but a car bombing, gunfire attacks and funerals overshadowed sputtering truce efforts.

42.   It was unclear whether the new chief had different political leanings than his hard-line predecessor.

43.   New security chief has candidates for top jobs.

44.   On Tuesday, the security chiefs had a stormy meeting, trading demands and charges.

45.   Speculation has been rife that Yatom would be sacked, but the prime minister told his ministers that the Mossad chief has his full backing, Israel Radio said.

46.   Speculation has been rife that Yatom will be sacked, but the prime minister told his ministers that the Mossad chief has his full backing, Israel Radio said.

47.   The charismatic rebel chief has a sharp sense of humor and a fondness for poetry.

48.   The former army chief had his rank stripped after a standoff with the government, officials said Wednesday.

49.   The NATO chief had talks with Bosnian Foreign Minister Muhamed Sacirbey late Wednesday but could not meet his demands for more action to stave off Bosnian Serb aggression.

50.   The PLO chief has his headquarters in the Gaza Strip.