1.   A lawyer presented defense arguments Saturday for eight imprisoned international aid workers charged with preaching Christianity and said he was optimistic the case would end with their release.

2.   From their chilly cement cell, two imprisoned French aid workers said Monday that their health was good, their Taliban captors amiable enough and their living conditions adequate.

3.   However, Muttawakil told reporters that diplomats will be allowed to meet Taliban officials in Kabul, but not the imprisoned aid workers.

4.   It was a particularly fine day for the two American women, among the imprisoned aid workers, said Donahue.

5.   It was a particularly find day for the two American women, among the imprisoned aid workers, said Donahue.

6.   On Sunday, International Red Cross officials visited the imprisoned aid workers, but because of rules of confidentiality have been unable to say anything about their condition.

7.   On Sunday International Red Cross officials visited the imprisoned aid workers, but because of their rules of confidentiality have been unable to say anything about their condition.

8.   On Sunday, International Red Cross officials visited the imprisoned aid workers, but because of their rules of confidentiality have been unable to say anything about their condition.