41.   Hubert Vedrine and Abel Matutes, accompanied by regional leaders from both countries, announced that a bilateral commission will now meet at least three times per year.

42.   How that fight will be affected will not be known until after the commission meets.

43.   It could go into effect as early as Tuesday, when the commission meets.

44.   It was unclear when the commission would meet next.

45.   Samaranch wants the commission to meet by early June, with an interim report presented to the IOC general assembly later that month in Seoul, South Korea.

46.   The commission meets in March.

47.   The commission meets Monday to consider the request.

48.   The commission met through the night Sunday, and held a four-hour meeting with poll watchers responsible for the ballots and other materials.

49.   The commission will meet again Friday to discuss disarmament, one of the thorniest issues.

50.   The commission will meet within two to three weeks to discuss the application, Ratner said.