1.   And it is still unknown whether he would release political activists whom Suharto has jailed over the years for threatening to undermine his rule.

2.   Israeli officials blamed the suicide bombing on Arafat, who has released Hamas activists from his jails.

3.   Police used blowtorches to release the activists by cutting away railroad track.

4.   A second activist was released after a day in police custody.

5.   About a year ago, Israeli security officials say Arafat began loosening the reins, releasing Islamic activists from jail and allowing funds to flow again to Hamas organizations.

6.   Activist released, detained again.

7.   Bahar also demanded that Arafat release Hamas activists in detention.

8.   Becker said the activists were released after the trucks drove onto the ship Arneb at the port.

9.   Eight opposition activists were released from prison after more than three months behind bars when a judge determined there was insufficient evidence against them, an opposition leader said.

10.   Guards at an apartment in nearby Jenin also released seven activists of the two groups, the officials said on condition of anonymity.