1.  But its reliance on military repression has driven Kurdish civilians into the arms of separatist militants and united Kurdish political leaders on both sides of the border.

2.  The rebel Revolutionary United Front leader, Foday Sankoh, however, appeared to dim the prospects for an early deal during a British Broadcasting Corporation interview Monday.

3.  United Front leader H.D. Deve Gowda then became prime minister with the support of the Congress Party.

4.  United union leaders had accused Goodwin, who made his dire forecast in a letter to employees, of panicking customers and workers unjustifiably.

5.  United union leaders accused Goodwin of panicking customers and workers unjustifiably, and questioned his dire assertions.

6.  United Front leaders discussed the Yadav issue Friday, but put off a decision on whether to retain three politicians close to him as federal cabinet ministers.

7.  United Front leaders were not immediately available for comment.

8.  United Front leaders, including Deve Gowda, are expected to meet again later Friday as the Congress and BJP also decide their immediate future.