21.   Negotiations between the Indian government and the kidnappers broke about two weeks ago, but federal and state police quoting intelligence reports have said that the hostages are safe.

22.   Newspapers quoting intelligence reports said the authorities under investigation would not shake hands with women, in accordance with Islamic rules.

23.   One of the bodies was set on fire, the police report was quoted as saying.

24.   Saleh quoted unconfirmed reports that Yemeni air force MiG fighter-bombers were bombarding Eritrean positions on the island Monday.

25.   Quoting a report by the National Investments Co., the newspaper said trading was bogged down by a lack of liquidity.

26.   Reports that the Russian air force had ties with AUM Shinrikyo were politically motivated, Radiopress quoted the report as saying.

27.   Saleh quoted reports that Yemeni MiG fighter-bombers were bombarding Eritrean positions.

28.   South Korean officials, quoting intelligence reports, said floods and crop damage were likely in North Korea.

29.   Spiegel quoted a report by German federal police as accusing the Tehran government of sponsoring acts of terrorism abroad.

30.   South Korean officials, quoting radio reports from the ship, said two crewmen appeared to have been shot and killed and another wounded.