21.   Authorities here have assured citizens that there is no threat to security.

22.   The Zairean and Rwandan authorities have assured the UNHCR that repatriations would take place on a voluntary basis with the participation of UN agencies.

23.   The White House said Russian authorities had assured the US space agency that the plutonium represented no danger of nuclear contamination.

24.   The White House said Russian authorities had assured the US space agency NASA that plutonium aboard to power equipment posed no threat.

25.   Traffic to Charsharief remained suspended for the third day Saturday although army authorities have assured devotees they would not be prevented from entering the town.

26.   The White House said Russian authorities had assured the US space agency NASA that the plutonium represented no danger of nuclear contamination.

27.   Traffic to Charsharief remained suspended for the fifth day Monday although army authorities have assured devotees they would not be prevented from entering the town.

28.   Saudi authorities have repeatedly assured citizens they were still committed to their welfare by maintaining spending on social services.