11.   Denying earlier reported remarks, Musharraf said it was conventional deterrents, not the prospect of nuclear conflict, that prevented war with India.

12.   Dollars were sold for yen Wednesday following reported remarks by Japanese Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka that he was closely watching currency movements, traders said.

13.   His reported remarks angered many in the United States, and the State Department condemned them.

14.   It did not elaborate in the reported remarks.

15.   Montgomerie, who is expected to join the U.S. tour next year, said he had written to some members of the American team to explain the reported remarks.

16.   Ogiwara said the reported remark never bothered him.

17.   On Monday, the yen also reacted to reported remarks by US Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin that he supported a strong dollar.

18.   Sakakibara would not comment Thursday morning on the reported remarks.

19.   Ritt Bjerregaard, the Danish nominee, also came in for harsh criticism because of reported remarks belittling the parliament.

20.   Sonmez refused to comment on his reported remarks.