41.   The new Yugoslavia insists the breakaway republics have no right to assets because they seceded from the old federation.

42.   The old Yugoslav federation once comprised six republics, but four left, leaving only Serbia and Montenegro to form a new, smaller Yugoslavia.

43.   The old Yugoslav federation once comprised six republics, but four left, leaving only Serbia and Montenegro.

44.   The tiny Balkan republic was trying to forge ahead without the man who led it to independence four years ago in the breakup of the old Yugoslav federation.

45.   The two men are the most powerful politicians in former Yugoslavia, and have been bitter rivals since the old federation began disintegrating.

46.   The two most powerful Balkan politicians, Milosevic and Tudjman have been bitter rivals since the old Yugoslav federation began disintegrating.

47.   The Yugoslav and Macedonian defense ministers have met for the first time since the old Yugoslav federation disintegrated, discussing better cooperation and trade in weapons.

48.   The Yugoslav and Macedonian defense ministers met Monday for the first time since the old Yugoslav federation disintegrated, discussing better cooperation and trade in weapons.

49.   These are the first municipal elections since Macedonia gained independence in the breakup of the old Yugoslav federation.

50.   They waved flags of the old Yugoslav federation, with the Communist red star still in the middle.