11.   Injuries and warm daytime temperatures have been cutting into the size of the teams, with mushers dropping dogs as they reach checkpoints.

12.   Tim Osmar of Kasilof said after reaching the checkpoint in seventh place.

13.   When the protesters reached an Israeli army checkpoint, they began burning tires and throwing stones at soldiers who responded with rubber bullets and tear gas.

14.   Initial reports said border guards attempted to stop a suspect vehicle before it reached the checkpoint but the driver refused.

15.   Palestinian police tried to prevent the protestors from reaching the checkpoint but were overwhelmed.