51.   A Saudi newspaper Sunday quoted Abdullah as saying he believes Sharon has rejected the proposal.

52.   A week ago, the Ugandan newspaper New Vision quoted church officials and travelers as saying rebels had captured Muhagi, eight miles from the Ugandan border without resistance.

53.   Advertisements for liquor and cigarettes were not allowed on commuter transport, newspapers quoted the minister as saying.

54.   Also on Monday The Indonesian Observer newspaper quoted a former Suharto Cabinet minister as doubting the new probe would uncover much.

55.   Al Fayed was invited to Malaysia by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to explore business ventures, the New Straits Times newspaper quoted government officials as saying.

56.   Al-Arab al-Yawm newspaper quoted Shubeilat on Thursday as denying he instigated the riots.

57.   Also Tuesday, the Thai newspaper The Nation quoted the army chief, Gen. Wimol Wongwanich, as saying critics of the Chainarong promotion should mind their own business.

58.   Although the Singh faction that split from the party remains small, newspapers often quote his criticisms of Rao.

59.   Also Wednesday, the state-run al-Iraq newspaper quoted President Saddam Hussein as predicting that American pressure on Iraq would increase.

60.   Although the asylum request was filed for the entire team, only individual applications are acceptable, the newspaper quoted immigration official Anita Honkanen as saying.