31.   The pair have been held in Torah prison on the outskirts of Cairo.

32.   The pair were held at the beginning of December in Hanoi.

33.   UN officials warned the Taliban militia of serious consequences if it continues to hold the pair.

34.   Local officials contacted Thursday in Erzincan, where the pair was held following their release, said they did not know how or when the two would be expelled.

35.   Prosecutors wanted the pair held until at least Wednesday pending further investigation of the incident.

36.   The district court still had to rule on whether the pair would be held pending their trial.

37.   The pair are being held at the Torah prison, south of Cairo, the judicial sources said.

38.   The pair are being held in custody for questioning.