51.   The Cordigliera probably broke apart in the heavy weather, he said adding that the crew were probably in their bunks when the ship went down.

52.   The exact casualties were not immediately known, they said adding that the navy did not suffer losses.

53.   The departing Americans are expected to leave by charter flights, Burns said adding that there was no need for military air support at this time.

54.   The motive behind the abduction was not known, they said adding that so far no one had contacted his family.