51. On Tuesday, streets were closed off around the former embassy to allow the thousands of high school and university students to assemble. 52. Passenger Lam Pik-kuen had stepped on to the pavement when the doors closed around the strap of her bag, according to a High Court writ. 53. Such propaganda meant to persuade its hungry people to close ranks around its isolated communist regime, experts say. 54. The mob closed around him and took the weapon of one of his bodyguards. 55. Today, streets were closed off around the former embassy to allow the thousands of high school and university students to assemble. 56. With critics outside the IOC calling for him to resign, president Juan Antonio Samaranch hopes the members will close ranks around him and set aside any internal disputes. 57. With critics outside the IOC calling for him to resign, Samaranch is hoping the members will close ranks around him and set aside any internal disputes. 58. Government offices and banks were closed around the country on Tuesday. 59. Officials said results were expected later on Sunday afternoon after the polls closed around midday. |