41.  Britain is expected to lead the force and was hosting talks with top military commanders in London on Friday on its role and composition.

42.  Britain will lead the force for three months before handing over to another nation.

43.  Britain will lead the force, which is also expected to include non-European soldiers.

44.  Britain will lead the force which is also expected to include non-European soldiers.

45.  But officials in Canada, which is to lead the force, said preparations were continuing as planned.

46.  But he left federal politics last spring to lead anti-separatist forces in their effort to unseat Bouchard in the provincial vote.

47.  Canada offered Monday to lead the force on the condition that the United States takes part.

48.  Cheney said he hoped Turkey would agree to lead the force, now being run by Britain.

49.  Canada said Tuesday it would lead the force, which is expected to include troops from France, Spain and several African nations.

50.  Cheney says he hopes Turkey will agree to lead the force, now being run by Britain.