51.   Wilkinson, reached by phone in London, tempered his enthusiasm.

52.   Wu, who was visiting several places in the city Wednesday, could not be reached by phone for a response after the hearing.

53.   A court official reached by phone would not even confirm numerous reports in local media saying the first session was to begin Monday afternoon.

54.   A court official reached by phone confirmed that the trial session was conducted, but would not say what happened.

55.   A Guangzhou Public Security Bureau official reached by phone confirmed the report but declined to give other details.

56.   A Nis prisoner reached by phone told The Associated Press that the inmates banged pots and other items to make noise.

57.   Abdelsalem Rafik, a spokesman for Ghannouchi reached by phone, denied any such plans.

58.   Beckner could not be immediately reached by phone for comment.

59.   Briefly reached by phone after boarding the plane, Nedic said he was unable to see his client on board.

60.   Embassy officials reached by phone also denied to give futher details.