41.   Egyptian authorities have consistently refused to comment on his case, even to say whether he is dead or alive.

42.   Federal authorities refused to comment on his case.

43.   Federal authorities refused to release the name of the man, who was camping with his family, because of a pending criminal investigation.

44.   For nearly a decade, authorities refused to let the group play for outsiders.

45.   French authorities refused to be intimidated and continued the aid, which they viewed as one way to stabilize Algeria and prevent another influx of immigrants.

46.   Guadalajara military and police authorities refused to confirm the arrests publicly.

47.   Hamas leaders demanded that Arafat accept the blame for the bloodshed, but the authority refused.

48.   However, as of now, extra-vigilant U.S. authorities have refused entry to the remainder of his camp.

49.   Hungarian authorities also refused to allow the armored vehicles and armored Kamaz trucks to cross the border.

50.   In fact, Bourget says, French authorities refused to give Nasseri either a refugee or transit visa.