21.   A clash ensued but there were no immediate reports of casualties, the sources said on customary condition of anonymity.

22.   A German Foreign Ministry spokesman, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said only that Germany was reviewing the Ottawa accord and previous agreements.

23.   A government spokesman, on customary condition of anonymity, said in a faxed statement to The Associated Press that the military remains willing to meet other NLD leaders.

24.   A Gulf diplomat, who spoke on customary condition of anonymity, said postponement of the league meeting was the main reason for differences among the GCC states.

25.   A fifth passenger was wounded, the policeman said, speaking on customary condition of anonymity.

26.   A Foreign Ministry spokesman, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said the meeting between Van Mierlo and Arafat would likely take place in Gaza.

27.   A Buckingham Palace spokesman said on customary condition of anonymity that Queen Elizabeth II chose the verses herself.

28.   A government official, speaking under customary condition of anonymity, confirmed the reported arrests.

29.   A government spokesman, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, declined to comment on the report.

30.   A Foreign Office spokesman, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, identified the dead man as Simon Veness, a banker.