1.   A border guard spokesman, Col. Mikhail Andreyev, said investigators have not ruled out a Chechen connection but were looking into other possibilities, including mafia involvement.

2.   It was the first time that a project was halted over allegations of mafia involvement.

3.   While the third scenario talks about mafia involvement in the killings, since the late Thomas enjoys a wide international business network.

4.   Andreotti also defended the late Euro-MP Salvo Lima, a friend of his, against allegations of mafia involvement.

5.   Making a rare public appearance at a meeting of Ostankino journalists on Thursday, Yeltsin accused officials of turning a blind eye to mafia involvement in city government.

6.   Parma, four points behind Juventus, host Napoli, who have been rocked by allegations of mafia involvement and drug-taking by players a few years ago.