41.   He said the refugees were delayed at the border because many of them arrived late and did not have valid documents, despite earlier instructions to come prepared.

42.   Hearst along with SLA members Bill and Emily Harris escaped the shootout because they had been stopped for shoplifting and delayed at a Los Angeles store.

43.   Hundreds of travelers were delayed at the Beit Bridge, the main route to South Africa.

44.   In Jordan, snow covered hilly roads in the capital city, disrupting traffic and delaying flights at the international airport.

45.   Many flights were canceled or delayed at airports in Oklahoma City and Tulsa because of the icy weather elsewhere.

46.   On Christmas Eve, some, including Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah, were delayed at the entrance to Bethlehem for almost two hours.

47.   One convoy of Zepa refugees under French U.N. escort was delayed at a Serb checkpoint late Thursday, but then allowed to proceed, U.N. officials said.

48.   One convoy of Zepa refugees under French U.N. escort was delayed at a Serb checkpoint late Thursday, but then allowed to proceed, Ivanko said.

49.   Reinforcements, who were delayed at a bridge blown up by the guerrillas, arrived shortly before noon.

50.   Scores of outgoing flights were delayed at Northern California and Nevada airports Monday because of a computer failure.