11.   Akashi, who been expected to address the press, left the presidency without comment.

12.   Arafat made no statements following his brief meeting with Mubarak and did not address the press as he left Cairo to return to Gaza City.

13.   Carter did not address the press, heading straight for his waiting jet after the meeting and leaving the country.

14.   Mandela, addressing a press briefing here, said he hoped Friday to consult his chief political rival, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, and security forces before making a decision.

15.   The Japanese prime minister did not address the press and remained under tight security throughout his visit.