11.   Embassy officials confirmed the shooting but had few details about the incident.

12.   Embassy officials confirmed the shooting but had few details about it.

13.   He said the Russian military command confirmed the shootings but said those killed were rebels who attacked a military outpost on the outskirts of Grozny.

14.   He said the Russian military command confirmed the shootings but insisted those killed were separatist rebels who attacked a military outpost on the outskirts of Grozny.

15.   Israeli army spokesman Rocky Abrams confirmed the shooting and said there were wounded students.

16.   Maj. Jekriel Philip, a spokesman for the Maluku police force, confirmed the shootings but denied that officers had used live ammunition.

17.   Mulya Hsjmy, chief of Lhokseumaweh hospital, confirmed the shooting.

18.   Police confirmed the shooting and said a search was launched for the attacker, who fled from the scene.

19.   Police confirmed the shooting.

20.   The army confirmed the shooting, but gave no details.