21.   British authorities admitted that in the past the fishermen have been allowed work the waters, but argue the numbers fishing have grown greatly in recent months.

22.   But authorities there admitted only the Egyptians because they had valid entry visas to Lebanon.

23.   Croatian authorities admitted some wrongdoing, but played down the scope.

24.   Human rights groups have charged that political prisoners and common criminals have been tortured there, and authorities admit that conditions are substandard.

25.   Iraqi authorities admitted Friday that anti-government disturbances erupted two months ago in the impoverished southern city of Basra, a rare acknowledgement of such troubles by the government.

26.   Iraqi authorities admitted Friday that anti-government disturbances erupted two months ago in the impoverished southern city of Basra, a rare acknowledgment of such troubles by the government.

27.   Israeli authorities recently admitted the plane was carrying chemicals that can be used in the manufacture of the nerve gas sarin.

28.   Last year, Israeli authorities also admitted it was carrying a chemical used to make the nerve gas sarin.

29.   Last year, Israeli authorities also admitted it was also carrying a chemical used to make the nerve gas sarin.

30.   Taliban authorities admitted the plane was too high for their air defenses.