11.   The head of the Los Angeles station, Al Jerome, said he would be willing to take part if the commercials did not interrupt programs.

12.   An airport news conference was canceled, and even before any official announcement, Bahrain state television and radio had interrupted regular programs and played Koranic verses in mourning.

13.   ANteve has upped the ante by broadcasting news breaks that interrupt regular programs.

14.   Belgrade television stations interrupted regular programs around midnight to carry the announcement from the U.N. Security Council.

15.   Government-run Jordan Television interrupted its programs to announce the attack.

16.   It also will interrupt programs with breaking news, he said.

17.   Japanese television networks, interrupting regular programs to broadcast the hostage situation live, said the assailant had demanded a meeting with Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka.

18.   Others interrupted programs with news flashes.

19.   Radio and television stations interrupted their programs with memories of his persona and flags on all public buildings around the country flew at half-staff.

20.   Radio and television stations led bulletins with the news and Syrian television interrupted its programs.