51.   Arafat has demanded that European leaders have a larger role in the peace talks, because he sees them as more pro-Palestinian.

52.   As in past suicide bombings, Israeli officials blamed Arafat, though the Palestinian leader has little control over Hamas.

53.   As a result, party leaders are having to make tough choices as they put together the recommended slate to present to the state convention.

54.   As far as timing a move, the Yugoslav leader has several options, all potentially embarrassing to the Clinton administration during the fall presidential campaign.

55.   As Taiwan grows more democratic, its political leaders have had to bow to public desires for a more distinctive international presence.

56.   Because his party does not control the White House and is in the minority in the House, the other leaders had no imperative to pay attention to him.

57.   Beyond their control over legislation, the leaders have an impressive arsenal of powers to enforce discipline.

58.   Billy was in on the phone conversations XFL leaders had with their workers around the country last week.

59.   Being the Winston Cup points leader has its privileges.

60.   Breathing new life into APEC will not be easy, and the leaders will have to focus on what is possible in the difficult circumstances.