71.   As prime minister for the second cohabitation, Balladur has worked smoothly with Mitterrand, avoiding harsh confrontations and seeking consensus on major initiatives.

72.   But he has not launched any major initiatives in recent weeks and his latest illness has renewed concerns about his ability to govern.

73.   But the new government has not yet launched any major new initiatives and the economy continues to struggle.

74.   But Yeltsin has not launched any major initiatives in recent weeks, and his latest illness has contributed to a sense that the country is adrift.

75.   But their joint statement appeared to contain no major new initiatives, and it was unclear whether it would restore investor confidence.

76.   But their joint statement contained no major new initiatives, and it was unclear whether it would restore investor confidence.

77.   But their joint statement appears to contain no major new initiatives, and it is unclear whether it would restore investor confidence.

78.   By spelling out his peace plan publicly, Barak seemed to be appealing to Israeli voters rather than launching a major initiative directed at the Palestinians.

79.   Expectations have been growing that Musharraf will announce major initiatives to reduce the threat of war and permanently improve relations.

80.   For Mercredi, the protest campaign may be his last major initiative as national chief.