1.   From there, the balloon will cross the Atlantic Ocean and enter Europe at the Strait of Gibraltar.

2.   The balloon crossed the Atlantic but hit stormy weather just off the European coast and landed in the water, thus failing to be credited for a full crossing.

3.   Two hours later in the darkness of night the balloon crossed into China in a region dominated by the highest mountains in the world.

4.   Two hours later, in the darkness of night, the balloon crossed into China in a region dominated by the highest mountains in the world.

5.   After crossing the Atlas mountains, the balloon crossed into Algerian airspace where the balloon continued its course overnight before crossing the border with Libya.

6.   After crossing the Atlas mountains, the balloon crossed into Algerian airspace where the balloon continued its course overnight before entering Libyan airspace.

7.   American authorities were also informed that a balloon was crossing Iraq to avoid alarming any U.S. planes in the region, a spokesman said Sunday.

8.   Another crew of two Americans was whisked away by Belarussian police on Tuesday after their balloon crossed the Polish border and landed near the city of Grodno.

9.   As it became apparent early Monday that the balloon would inevitably cross into unauthorized Chinese territory, frantic diplomatic negotiations were launched by the British government.

10.   Balloon director Noble said it was hoped that the balloon would cross over North Africa and land in Egypt.