71.   In the climate of democratic decentralization, Tatarstan passed its own constitution, elected its own president and declared sovereignty over oil resources.

72.   In moments of extreme frustration, some conservation groups have begun to wonder if Ecuador might not be persuaded to surrender its sovereignty over the islands.

73.   Israel offered Sunday to share control over Hebron with the Palestinians, but the PLO held out for a deal that would give it greater sovereignty over the city.

74.   Israeli sovereignty over that territory has never been endorsed by the international community.

75.   Israel would have sovereignty over the lower part of the man-made mound that contains the Western Wall, believed to be the remains of the Second Temple.

76.   Israel would maintain sovereignty over the Western Wall, and both parties would pledge not to excavate under Al Aksa Mosque, which is part of the sanctuary.

77.   Israelis claim sovereignty over the entire massive stone structure, which includes the Western Wall, but Islamic authorities to control the ancient mosques and plaza on top.

78.   It did not seem possible that an Israeli government would grant refugees the right of return or recognize Palestinian sovereignty over East Jerusalem.

79.   It means that New York accepts Israeli sovereignty over all of Jerusalem, which is not something the U.S. government does.

80.   Israel demands sovereignty over a number of sacred sites in east Jerusalem, including the Western Wall, the Mount of Olives and the Jewish Cemetery.