11.   Rudolf Scharping, the Social Democrat leader in parliament, accused the government of escalating tensions by delaying talks with the miners.

12.   The announcements were delayed with the expectation they would come a few hours later.

13.   The announcements were then delayed with the expectation they would come a few hours later.

14.   The prime minister said Tuesday the multibillion-dollar Multimedia Super Corridor would not be delayed along with other massive construction projects.

15.   The vote itself may be delayed with the approach of Hurricane Felix, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane in two years.

16.   But an end to the often deadly standoff was delayed with no immediate explanation.

17.   But an end to the often deadly standoff was delayed with no official explanation.

18.   The United Front was scheduled to select its new leader Saturday, but the announcement has been delayed with the coalition still far from a consensus.