81.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who relies on Orthodox parties to strengthen his ruling coalition, has become a strong sympathizer of Orthodox concerns.

82.   It also could mean potential instability within the ruling coalition.

83.   It was a call to Barak, urging him not to bring the ultra-Orthodox Shas religious party into his ruling coalition.

84.   Japanese bonds pared gains to trade little changed after news reports suggested members of the ruling coalition would tolerate a rise in interest rates later this year.

85.   Japanese shares, led by banking and technology shares, fell as investors were disappointed with the ruling coalitions tax reform proposals.

86.   Juppe had been careful to square potential opponents within the ruling Gaullist coalition, the Socialist opposition, and even major union leaders.

87.   Kim warned of growing economic difficulties while welcoming a new cabinet that he formed after the break-up of his ruling coalition last week.

88.   Kumaratunga heads the ruling coalition that has just returned to power.

89.   Leaders of the three ruling coalition parties had already stated that they will not change the plan to increase the value-added consumption tax.

90.   Members of the Christian Democrat-led ruling coalition today hailed the vote as a positive signal for investors.