71.   His visit came two days after international officials postponed municipal elections in response to manipulation and violations of election rules.

72.   In a meeting with a group of legislators Friday, Habibie said the presidential election might be postponed to December, one month after originally planned.

73.   If the elections are postponed, Korzhakov envisages co operating with some Communists, The Observer said.

74.   In February, IFES stirred up criticism in Haiti when it said that voter registration difficulties could postpone elections.

75.   In Thailand, the prince dismissed assertions by an opposition politician, Sam Rainsy, that he favored postponing the elections, which his return is meant to facilitate.

76.   In some areas, the threat of violence prompted officials to postpone the elections.

77.   In the island of Pemba, the elections were postponed until Monday because of logistical problems, the commission said.

78.   In some regions, the left bowed out to allow conservative victories without the Front, while other elections were postponed amid confusion.

79.   International officials have postponed election for municipal offices because of problems, including the packing of voter registration lists by the Serbs.

80.   Israel and the Palestinians agreed to postpone Palestinian elections until all aspects of Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank are resolved, an Israeli official said Friday.