41.   A Kurdish faction has declared its support for a cease-fire in northern Iraq following several days of fighting with rival Kurds.

42.   Announcement that the four Christian Democrat ministers were quitting came late Friday following a day of mounting pressure on Klaus to resign over a campaign finance scandal.

43.   Christopher spoke at a news conference following a day of meetings with Thai leaders.

44.   Following a day of talks Thursday, it was unclear how much of the losses would be made up or when payments would be made.

45.   Following a day off Monday, the second round of the tournament starts in Nagoya Tuesday, when the United States takes on Australia.

46.   Following a day off on Sunday, Van Exel returned to the practice court and refused to back away from his statements.

47.   Following a day in which thousands gathered nationwide to protest terrorism, both leading candidates accused the ETA-aligned political party Herri Batasuna of illegally assisting ETA.

48.   Following several days of maintenance work, the airport will be certified in accordance with international standards and begin operations as a joint Russian-NATO air base.

49.   Forecasts said rain could come as soon as Thursday, following several days of sunshine.

50.   His appeal follows several days of clashes on the West Bank.