51.   Fires in the northern part of the Central Asian country were worse, the news agency said, citing government officials.

52.   Four other people were injured in the attack, Russian media reported, citing Tajik officials.

53.   French news reports, citing unidentified officials, said Tuesday that the date for the first test could be advanced to as early as the end of this month.

54.   He cited officials close to the investigation.

55.   Haaretz, citing security officials, said the ban on demolitions was a temporary one and related only to the Rafah refugee camp.

56.   He had blood on his face, but national broadcaster NHK cited officials at a nearby hospital as saying he suffered only a nick on the chin.

57.   However, Antara cited consulate officials as saying they could not confirm his identity because he had no personal documents.

58.   However, the refugees must first return to Vietnam and apply in writing for political asylum, the Times says, citing unidentified officials.

59.   Interfax, citing military officials, said it could take at least a week.

60.   In the latest clash, Russian forces in the town of Mesker-Yurt spotted rebels in a house on Monday, reports said, citing Russian officials.