21.  European Union foreign ministers approve a statement Monday backing a tougher military role for peacekeepers in Bosnia.

22.  He said the statement had been approved by top level officials in the ministry.

23.  He said Monday he was hopeful the council would approve the statement later in the day or Tuesday.

24.  He said the statement had been approved by top officials in the ministry.

25.  On Friday, parliament approved a statement accusing Snegur of violating the constitution by firing a cabinet minister without consulting with the prime minister.

26.  Such statements must be approved unanimously.

27.  Such statements are approved by consensus without a formal vote and carry less diplomatic force.

28.  The APEC leaders are expected to approve a statement against terrorism without mentioning the military campaign.

29.  The APEC leaders were expected to approve a statement Sunday that condemns terrorism, but pointedly does not mention the U.S. bombing raids in Afghanistan.

30.  The APEC leaders are expected to approve a statement against terrorism without mentioning U.S. strikes on Afghanistan.