11.   In preparation for a possible attack, Germany and Britain Monday closed their embassies in Belgrade.

12.   In preparation for a possible attack, Germany and Britain closed their embassies in Belgrade.

13.   Meanwhile in Pakistan the Taliban were dealt another blow when the Pakistani government closed their embassy in Islamabad.

14.   Provisions have already been made to close the embassy quickly and have another government guard it in case of an air assault, said Chief of Mission Dick Miles.

15.   Several State Department officials expressed doubts about whether it was necessary to close so many embassies.

16.   Since the bombings, the department has been quick to close embassies temporarily if attacks seem imminent.

17.   The embassy was closed for one day when that plan was uncovered, but it stayed open this week, under heavy security.

18.   The embassy would be closed, he said, in the event of NATO air strikes.

19.   The embassy was closed Friday, the Muslim day of prayer, and is also closed on Saturdays.

20.   The isolaters had evidence to support the case for closing the embassy and sanctioning Sudan.