51.   For the first time since the seizure, journalists entered the compound Tuesday after police allowed photographers approach the gate of the residence.

52.   From time to time, usually on Jewish holidays, they would try to enter the compound.

53.   Gen. Peter Pace said U.S. and coalition forces were fired upon as they entered the compound west of Kandahar on Thursday night.

54.   Guards held mirrors underneath cars entering the compound in central Moscow, checking for bombs.

55.   He apparently entered the compound through the main entrance, the army said in a statement.

56.   He last entered the compound Sunday to perform a Mass for the captives.

57.   He left an hour later refusing to comment or answer questions from journalists, who were not allowed to enter the compound.

58.   He said it was in response to an alleged attempt by an unknown group to enter the compound.

59.   However, another spokesman, Lt. Col. Olivier Rafowicz later said Israeli troops would not enter the compound by force.

60.   In Baghdad, Charles Harper, an official with the U.N. mission, said a team of monitors had entered the compound to inspect the area.