41.   Three British soldiers accused of killing Danish tour guide Louise Jensen have failed to convince a court that they were unlawfully and unconstitutionally arrested by Cypriot police.

42.   Three Lebanese businessmen have been kidnapped in Ukraine and are being held for a three million dollar ransom, Cypriot police said Saturday after calling in Interpol.

43.   Twelve Russians were arrested on charges of illegal possession of arms and blackmail on Friday in the southern coastal resort of Larnaca, Cypriot police said.

44.   Three Israelis involved in a daring escape bid from Cypriot police custody were granted a rare presidential pardon on Thursday, less than three months into their sentences.

45.   The Cypriot police said Thursday an investigation had been launched into allegations that witnesses were bribed to give evidence against a popular priest accused by the church of homosexuality.

46.   The Cypriot-flagged Countess M arrived off the port of Larnaca on Tuesday, Cypriot police spokesman Savvas Antoniades said.

47.   The Palestinians then exited the back ramp of the transport plane one at a time and shook hands with waiting Cypriot police before boarding the minibus.