21.   Shell said bad weather and interference from the environmental group could lead to a delay in ditching the platform.

22.   Sik said rainy weather and two recent typhoons cut into the number of visitors.

23.   Sokolevski said rainy weather and muddy roads were slowing the withdrawal.

24.   Speaking in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Shoigu said rough weather and poor visibility apparently concealed the line.

25.   The airline said poor weather and a slowing economy contributed to inadequate resources to meet expenses.

26.   The company said bad weather during the spring planting season reduced cotton acreage, and many customers bought seed earlier in the year than expected.

27.   The official, who asked not to be identified, said weather and other information was being gathered as a prelude to any seizure.

28.   Forecasters said wet weather and fierce winds were expected to last well into next week.

29.   Forecasters said wet weather and fierce winds in other parts of Britain were expected to last well into next week.

30.   He said freezing weather and rough terrain diminished the chances of saving more lives.