41.   Unionists are only too aware that this way of looking at things was promoted by John Hume, the most influential Roman Catholic politician in Northern Ireland.

42.   Two major political parties and many influential politicians distanced themselves from him before and after his ouster.

43.   He also met influential politicians of both ruling and opposition parties on Tuesday, including Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama.

44.   But influential politicians said Thursday they doubted the amendment would make it through the senate.

45.   But doubts have arisen after some influential politicians suggested there could be possible constitutional reforms to enable Eyadema to run for a third term.

46.   Demaci, a writer, is an influential politician in Kosovo who favours a tough but non-violent approach to gaining independence.

47.   They have also caused growing resentment among the influential conservative politicians in Iran several months ahead of the parliamentary elections in March.

48.   Writer Adem Demaci, an influential politician in Kosovo, was pessimistic about the prospect of dialogue with Belgrade.

49.   Manila averted US sanctions after it complied with the imposition of tougher security measures, including frisking influential politicians and examining their luggage.

50.   Meanwhile, an influential politician from Northern Ireland visiting here said he had received pledges of support from Clinton to help establish a lasting peace in the province.