21.   In Brussels, NATO Air Commodore David Wilby did not confirm those details.

22.   In a statement, Gallaher confirmed the details of its informal offer after not commenting all day.

23.   In Washington, spokesmen for the Pentagon and the State Department said they could not confirm the details of the incidents.

24.   John R. Barrows, a spokesman for Nabisco Inc., said he could not confirm any details of the Brandweek report.

25.   Koizumi told reporters on Friday that he had received information on the case but that the details were not confirmed.

26.   Justice Ministry officials in Montreal would not confirm details.

27.   Law-enforcement authorities confirmed the details.

28.   Lockhart would not confirm details of the session, saying only that a group of people who work to combat terrorism meet regularly to discuss the issue.

29.   Muhammad was admitted to the hospital last week but neither the hospital nor those close to him would confirm any details about his condition or illness.

30.   Neither Paul nor FAO Schwartz, however, could confirm details.