101.   Yemeni authorities have arrested a number of suspects, although American investigators continue their probe.

102.   Yesterday, Japanese authorities arrested three executives and a former managing director of the bank on suspicion of making the loans.

103.   Philippine authorities arrested a German man after three girls accused him of molesting them, police said Wednesday.

104.   Philippine authorities have also arrested a suspected militant in connection with a cache of explosives authorities allege may have been intended for Singapore.

105.   Pakistani authorities arrested and turned over to American custody a Yemeni microbiology student wanted in connection with the bombing of the USS Cole, Pakistani officials confirmed Sunday.

106.   Pakistani authorities arrested Zaeef in Islamabad on Thursday.

107.   Pakistani authorities arrested hundreds of religious extremists, and another Sunni Muslim activist was gunned down on Wednesday, the authorities said.

108.   Palestinian authorities on Wednesday arrested three police interrogators suspected of torturing Mahmoud Jemayel, an official said.

109.   Over the last five weeks, authorities have arrested hundreds of people during protests, including several prominent Shiite preachers accused of inciting violence.

110.   Over the last five weeks, Bahraini authorities have arrested hundreds of people during anti-government protests, including several prominent Shiite preachers accused of inciting violence.