1.   The balloting Sunday comes after two months of friction in relations between the Clinton administration and Aristide.

2.   The balloting came on a day of intense but civil maneuverings on the convention floor and behind the scenes.

3.   Israeli radio reports have said the balloting would likely come three months after an agreement.

4.   The balloting came six hours after Klaus went before parliament saying he needed to win to carry out an austerity program.