1.   Ousmane told journalists that while he opposed the coup, he understood that his problems with political rivals had put the country on a dangerous path.

2.   A local newspaper reported Saturday that politicians who opposed the coup and journalists whose reports were considered critical of Koroma had received death threats.

3.   The Organization of African Unity will oppose military coups in Africa in order to strengthen democracy, Secretary General Salim A. Salim said Saturday.

4.   They were told Washington strongly opposes any coup against Chavez.

5.   Those talks produced no promises of non-intervention from the Ivorian government, only statements that it opposed the coup.

6.   Washington has come full circle on Pervez Musharraf, from opposing his coup three years ago to now considering him a staunch friend in the fight against terror.

7.   He said Saturday he had proof US military officers contacted the coup plotters, but said it was unclear whether they aided or opposed the coup.

8.   A protest demonstration opposing the coup was planned for Saturday but called off after nobody was prepared to take its head.

9.   Chavez said Saturday he had proof US military officers contacted the coup plotters, but said it was unclear whether they aided or opposed the coup.