41.   But others fear few changes under the new ruler, who led the military in its crackdown on dissent.

42.   Foreign Minister Mullah Mohammed Ghaus said the new Taliban rulers wanted international recognition and financial aid to help rebuild their war-torn country.

43.   Foreign Minister Mullah Mohammed Ghaus said the new Taliban rulers want international recognition and financial aid to help rebuild their country.

44.   Forced to leave their homes by the new Taliban rulers of the region, hundreds of refugees trudged along snow-clogged roads to the capital of Kabul.

45.   He offered his endorsement to new rulers only after careful consideration.

46.   It is almost certain that they will come under tremendous strain because the new rulers have little time for such niceties.

47.   Many lawmakers there fear their new rulers will slice away at democracy.

48.   Meanwhile, the United Nations special envoy Norbert Holl arrived in Kabul for more talks with the new rulers.

49.   New military ruler huddles with party leaders.

50.   On Sunday a bare majority of Bosnian Serb lawmakers elected the new rulers after hard-liners declared an end to a tumultuous legislative session and walked out.