31.   But there was no confirmation it was a NATO airstrike, and reporters were prevented from traveling to the scene.

32.   Communist North Korea generally prevents foreign reporters from visiting.

33.   Details were sketchy, as flood-damaged roads and lack of phone facilities were preventing reporters from reaching the location.

34.   During the flight, police motioned to the North Koreans to keep their heads down to prevent reporters from taking photos of them.

35.   For example, the law could prevent reporters from staking out or even placing phone calls to the homes of public figures who have something to hide.

36.   His statements were impossible to confirm because the government prevents reporters from visiting the war zone.

37.   However police blocked off the area and prevented reporters from approaching the scene of the shooting.

38.   Hine said he would not prevent reporters from seeing the card, but urged caution in reporting to avoid giving Bryant publicity.

39.   Indian forces prevented reporters from traveling to Char-e-sharif on Wednesday.

40.   Israeli forces prevented reporters from getting close to the fourth-century stone Church of the Nativity.