101.   Israeli soldiers lowered their flag and left Tulkarem in the middle of the night, in a mostly successful attempt to avoid last-minute attacks.

102.   Israeli flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings and at army bases.

103.   It was only after days of criticism that the queen broadcast to the nation an appreciation of her daughter-in-law and set the precedent of lowering the flag to half-staff.

104.   It was only when the flag was lowered to half-staff that the crowd sensed something had happened.

105.   Italy is to lower its flag Friday at a military base in Albania, four days before the multinational force it leads must withdraw from this troubled country.

106.   Kuchma also decreed to lower the flags countrywide and limit entertainment programs on radio and TV.

107.   Lebanese flags were lowered at government buildings and courts were closed for three days.

108.   Lowering the flag has been a frequent demand chanted by protesters.

109.   Meanwhile, the rest of the nation held a day of mourning, lowering flags to half-staff and praying in Orthodox churches.

110.   Military officials formally posted the base closing order, and the Kelly flag was lowered for the last time during a sentimental ceremony.