11.   The government said the change to chain weights was largely responsible for the higher estimate.

12.   The government says farmers are doing nicely, thank you, and that savings in agricultural cooperatives are rising.

13.   The government says it will not negotiate with terrorists.

14.   The US government says it is willing to resort to force if necessary in order to secure the release of the hostages.

15.   The government said it will help meet some of the cost of the damage.

16.   The government has said it will take strong action against any further strikes.

17.   The government has said it will reform the military police.

18.   The government said it was preparing a squadron of eighteen Mirage fighter planes.