21.   The Russians and South Koreans showed up despite threats they might boycott the ceremony to protest what they believed was unfair judging.

22.   With Clinton scheduled to attend, Buyoya is loath to boycott the ceremony and snub such an important world leader.

23.   Five MPs boycotted the ceremony in protest at the award going to former guerrilla leader Arafat.

24.   He threatened to boycott the ceremony and attacked Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic for signing the accord without consulting either him or Bosnian Croat leader Kresimir Zubak.

25.   Also absent on Sunday were members of the European diplomatic corps who decided to boycott the ceremony.

26.   But Jewish groups in Israel have threatened to boycott the ceremony if the Palestine Liberation Organisation leader turns up.

27.   The presidents of Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia announced Monday they would boycott ceremonies in Moscow commemorating the Allied victory in World War II.

28.   They have threatened to boycott the ceremony.

29.   Songhees Nation Chief Norman George was boycotting the ceremonies at the Centennial Stadium saying the Songhees band was snubbed by organisers.