41.   Germany, Sweden and Italy already had ratified the accord before Danes did so last month by referendum.

42.   Green and state officials will discuss the process of ratifying the accord on economic and political cooperation between Mexico and the European Union, the ministry said.

43.   He also urged the United States to step in and make sure that Israel will ratify the accord.

44.   He suggested that Russia could enhance its prospects for Western financial aid by ratifying the accord.

45.   If confirmed, this would mark the third time in a week that Netanyahu postponed a Cabinet session called to ratify the accord.

46.   If the accord is ratified, Estrada said the U.S. government might agree to provide military assistance later.

47.   Israel has not announced a date for resumption of debate on ratifying the accord.

48.   It is expected to review the progress made in persuading various countries to sign and ratify the accord.

49.   It was not clear whether Katsav, who abstained when the Cabinet ratified the peace accord last week, expressed his personal view.

50.   Japan refuses to commit to ratifying the accord if the United States is not on board.