11. Before attacking the national palace, the commandoes in three pick-ups and a jeep, attempted to assault the national peninentiary, Maurice said. 12. Before attacking the national palace, the commandos attempted to attack the national penitentiary, but they were rebuffed. 13. Bucaram barricaded himself in the national palace but left at nightfall Friday and flew to his home city of Guayaquil. 14. Dole contends the U.S. mission was accomplished when Aristide was returned to the national palace. 15. Dole, who was an ardent opponent of U.S. intervention, contends the U.S. mission was accomplished when Aristide was returned to the national palace. 16. Earlier Friday in Quito, hundreds of soldiers maintained security around the national palace, which was protected by rolls of barbed wire. 17. Havel, who has enjoyed a cordial relationship with the Clintons, gave the first lady a lengthy tour of the national palace in Prague. 18. Hundreds of dignitaries including Prime Minister Mahathir were expected to attend in-state ceremonies planned for earlier Thursday at the national palace and the ornate national Mosque. 19. Hundreds of soldiers maintained security around the national palace, which was protected by rolls of barbed wire. 20. Hundreds of soldiers occupied the plaza around the national palace. |