11.   In parallel with the official funeral ceremonies, several thousands of people demonstrated in silence against terrorist violence on the streets of San Sebastian under the driving rain.

12.   According to a previous statement put out by the official funeral committee, no foreign dignitaries will be invited to attend the event.

13.   Back in Beijing, there was an early display of public anger as Tiananmen Square was cleared before the official funeral.

14.   China prepared to say a final farewell to patriarch Deng Xiaoping Tuesday with an official state funeral and a nationwide ban on any other large gatherings.

15.   China threw a tight security blanket over Tiananmen Square on Tuesday, ahead of the official state funeral for late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping.

16.   Prime Minister Jean Chretien will interrupt his African tour to head to London for the official funeral service for the Queen Mother, his office announced Tuesday.