21.   The Brotherhood denies it backs militants and says it disavows violence, seeking to turn Egypt into an Islamic state through peaceful means.

22.   The brotherhood is outlawed, but has been allowed to operate openly for years and has disavowed violence.

23.   The brotherhood, which has disavowed violence in its attempt to bring about Islamic rule, calls the trial a crude gambit to curb its influence.

24.   The brotherhood, which has disavowed violence in its campaign for Islamic rule, denies the charges.

25.   The brotherhood, which has disavowed violence in its campaign to install Islamic rule, denies the charges.

26.   The brotherhood claims tens of thousands of followers in Egypt but has disavowed violence.

27.   The brotherhood claims tens of thousands of members and has disavowed violence in its attempt to bring about Islamic rule.

28.   The brotherhood, which claims tens of thousands of members in Egypt, has disavowed violence in trying to bring about Islamic rule.

29.   The brotherhood, which has disavowed violence in its attempt to bring about Islamic rule, calls it a crude gambit to curb its influence.

30.   The latest dispute between Israel and the Palestinians appeared resolved Tuesday after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat disavowed violence and backed off plans to declare independence in May.