21.   The war in Kosovo forced most Western countries to close their embassies in Belgrade, making obtaining visas far more difficult.

22.   The United States also closed its embassies in Liberia and Togo.

23.   Pakistan closed its embassy in Kabul last year after a mob attacked and gutted the diplomatic compound.

24.   A receptionist at the embassy said the embassy was closed for the weekend and refused to comment on the demonstration.

25.   A sign at the door informed visitors that the embassy was closed, but did not give an explanation.

26.   An exodus of hundreds of foreigners continued on Tuesday after the United States closed its embassy over the weekend and withdrew all of its staff.

27.   Because of fresh but unspecified terrorist threats, the United States is closing embassies and halting its popular public tours of FBI headquarters in Washington.

28.   Britain closed embassies in four African nations Friday because of a possible security threat, the Foreign Office said.

29.   Britain said its embassy was closed because of damage, but that none of its staff had been injured.

30.   Calls to the embassy shortly after the bombing were answered by a recording saying the embassy was closed.