111.   Similar reports were carried by the Nihon Keizai financial daily and Kyodo News agency.

112.   Several Israeli newspapers carried contradictory reports about whether an easing of the closure or a renewed transfer of funds was imminent.

113.   Similar reports were carried by the nationally circulated Asahi newspaper and public broadcaster NHK television.

114.   Several other newspaper carried similar reports.

115.   Several Russian newspapers carried reports about the fee, along with biting commentaries about what some described as a publicity-seeking adventure.

116.   State-run media have carried frequent reports airing opposing views and legal hot lines have been abuzz with queries.

117.   Similar reports were carried in most major newspapers, although not all said the faction had set March as the target for Mori to step down.

118.   Television news since her death has carried reports of little else.

119.   State-run media rarely carry positive reports on the opposition.

120.   That report was also carried by local radio stations.