51.   Several independence supporters have called for a U.N. peacekeeping force but Alatas ruled out any foreign troops in the half-island territory before the ballot.

52.   Still, Bush supporters called the victories significant, particularly after a pair of losses in primaries held in Arizona and Michigan.

53.   Supporters called it a bold move, but skeptics characterized it as a desperate measure whose consequences had not been thought out.

54.   Some Martin supporters have openly called for Chretien to step aside so Martin can take over.

55.   Supporters call this plan the best compromise they could find.

56.   Supporters call on Kohl to rejuvenate his campaign.

57.   Supporters called it a bold move but skeptics characterized it as a desperate move to save his presidency.

58.   Supporters called the sexual rights measure especially significant.

59.   The strike was called by supporters Tshisekedi, the former prime minister who angered Mobutu and most lawmakers two weeks ago by firing parliament and scrapping the constitution.

60.   The supporters called on the government to lift the restrictions on Montazeri, who is under house arrest and has had his bank accounts closed.