41.   The first signal of softening came when the government asked for mediation help from Kemal, who was recently convicted for provoking Kurdish separatism in his writings.

42.   The last radio signal from Woodard came Wednesday from an emergency location transmitter, but faded before searchers could fix his position.

43.   There was no way to know if the signal came from a German or American life jacket.

44.   Further conflicting signals came from the Belgrade University authorities, under pressure from students to back their demands.

45.   Another factor in favour of recovery were the positive signals coming from the United States, although risks remained, the Bundesbank said.

46.   When the signal came, Museeuw streaked across the line, arms aloft in victory.

47.   Similar political signals have come from Defense Minister Jorgen Kosmo but the government said it is waiting for clear recommendations from the military.