61.   Khumalo, Williams and Arendse all were dropped from the national team when interim coach Jomo Sono took over in December following the resignation of Clive Barker.

62.   London-based businessman Jeremy Peace is set to take over as chairman of Premier League newcomer West Bromwich Albion following the resignation of acting chairman Clive Stapleton.

63.   Most Asian stock markets rebounded Tuesday as fears faded of political turmoil in Japan following the resignation of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto.

64.   Nationally, the Social Democrats are in disarray following resignations by senior officials and a power struggle among party leaders.

65.   Netanyahu has little maneuvering room following the resignation this week of Foreign Minister David Levy, a key moderate in his coalition.

66.   On Friday, one of them will be named captain of the squad following the resignation last week of Mark Taylor.

67.   On the political front, Selangor has a new menteri besar following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib.

68.   Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek named a former provincial police commander as national police chief Thursday, following the resignation of Papala Marek.

69.   Portuguese political parties Thursday urged President Jorge Sampaio to call early elections in March following the resignation of Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Guterres.

70.   President Andres Pastrana named a former running mate as defense minister Saturday, following a resignation this week that highlighted military reservations about peace talks with leftist rebels.