51.  His return touched off speculation that his moves were part of an orchestrated plot arranged by the Iraqi leadership.

52.  Hussein was accompanied by an ardent critic of the Iraqi leadership, Prime Minister Abdul-Karim Kabariti, and Information Minister Marwan Mouasher.

53.  I, therefore, appeal once again to President Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi leadership to take this opportunity to resume cooperation with UNSCOM and the IAEA.

54.  In apparent criticism of the Jordanian stance, Mubarak said Thursday that any change in the Iraqi leadership should come from within, rejecting outside interference in that country.

55.  In Baghdad, the Iraqi leadership has remained silent on the oil-for-food program extension and has not given an indication of when exports might resume.

56.  In recent weeks, King Hussein has been distancing himself from the Iraqi leadership, while Mubarak has hinted at improving ties with Iraq.

57.  In its response Wednesday night, the Iraqi leadership said a review would not be acceptable unless the council rescinded its decision.

58.  Iraqi leadership accepts, but criticizes, changes to U.N. sanctions regime.

59.  It has publicly attacked the Iraqi leadership and granted asylum to senior Iraqi defectors.

60.  It said the Iraqi leadership will meet again next week for more discussions on the U.N. vote, apparently to work out an official response.