41.   The two leaders will discuss the Middle East situation and bilateral ties, the ministry added.

42.   The suspects were being interrogated, the ministry added.

43.   There were no casualties, the ministry added.

44.   Two Maoists have been arrested and arms recovered from them, the defence ministry added.

45.   Police was taking necessary steps, the ministry added but did not elaborate.

46.   Popov is due Friday to meet the president of the Paris chamber of commerce and industry, Hubert Flahaut, the ministry added.

47.   Rebel resistance had been minimal, the ministry added.

48.   Talks will also focus on the issue of visa regulations, the ministry added.

49.   The epicenter was in the southern part of lake Baikal and no damage was reported there, the ministry added.

50.   The ministry added that Greek municipal port and health authorities should also ensure samples of drinking water were taken from ships out of the Italian ports.