51.   Russian television reported Wednesday night that Putin, too, visited the square and laid flowers.

52.   Sharon met with an inner circle of Cabinet ministers Tuesday, and Israeli television reported that their discussions centered on what military action to take should cease-fire talks fail.

53.   State television reported Monday night that customs officials had been ordered to seize all religious and promotional material related to the group.

54.   State television reported on Wednesday morning that the defense forces and police were on full alert to quell any disturbances or protests by disappointed political supporters.

55.   Television reports them, the Internet repeats them, and before long the wackiest theories seem suddenly true.

56.   The merger of Italian holding company Gemina SpA with Ferruzzi Finanziaria SpA and parts of Fiat SpA has been delayed by two months, RAI television reported.

57.   The next day Russian television reported that the terrorists had been arrested.

58.   The six all held their positions on an acting basis and had routinely offered their resignations when Putin was inaugurated as president in May, NTV television reported.

59.   The television reports of the all-night vigils being kept at the Ministry of Defense seemed almost poignant, a Sunset Boulevard performance by a former superpower.

60.   The yen was also undermined because NHK television reported North Korea was preparing to test-fire a missile capable of reaching most parts of Japan, traders said.