31.   A French diplomat contacted by telephone would not comment on the arrest.

32.   A hotel employee in Chiang Mai, contacted by telephone, said she was unaware of the quake.

33.   A Kandahar resident contacted by telephone said many Taliban appeared to have left the city, except for uniformed militia police.

34.   A secretary at the papal residence, contacted by telephone, said the nuncio was not authorized to answer any questions.

35.   A number of tourists were believed to be wounded or killed, said the manager, contacted by telephone.

36.   A Minurso spokeswoman contacted by telephone had no immediate reaction to the Moroccan comments.

37.   A police official in Mengcun, contacted by telephone Thursday evening, said he had heard of a protest but that he had no details.

38.   A spokesman for Massood, contacted by telephone at his northern stronghold, confirmed that the opposition coalition had ordered the guerrilla attacks and promised they would continue.

39.   A number of anti-riot policemen were also injured, added the student, contacted by telephone in Bandung.

40.   A spokesman for the commission, contacted by telephone on Sunday, did not have an immediate comment on the court decision.