71.   To avoid a possible death sentence, Keesee pleaded guilty in November to a number of felonies including air piracy, interference with commerce and murder using a firearm.

72.   Yemeni society is dominated by tribal groups, many of whom use firearms to settle scores.

73.   Firearms were not used during the clashes, authorities said, without specifying the nature of the injuries.

74.   He also said officers had been ordered not to use firearms at demonstrations, and only to use their service weapons when their lives were in danger.

75.   Administration sources said police were under strict orders not to use firearms for fear of escalating political tension.

76.   But one villager refused to rule out using firearms in the future.

77.   But there was also evidence that firearms had been used.

78.   The policemen suffered bullet wounds, he said, accusing demonstrators of using firearms.

79.   They were ordered not to use their firearms and were authorized to use force only in exceptional situations.

80.   They will be allowed to use their firearms in the course of duty.