11.   And several transit authorities have refused to exercise options to purchase more cars from MK Transit, a harsh blow to its plans.

12.   As of early Wednesday evening, several people, whom the authorities refused to identify, had been detained on immigration violations and were being questioned.

13.   Authorities refused to identify the four other states.

14.   Authorities refused to say whether Anderson was in custody or was being sought by FBI agents.

15.   Authorities refused to say why they now believe it was Sellers who set the April fire.

16.   Authorities with ASA refused to identify him Monday night.

17.   Authorities have refused to publish a list of the dismissed officers, although they have leaked the names of a few dozen.

18.   Authorities refused requests to visit Lindela, the holding installation for immigrants in the Johannesburg area.

19.   Authorities refused to say what the link is between Jose Luis Del Toro, the suspected triggerman, and Gonzales and Rocha.

20.   Attorney General Janet Reno offered him political asylum in the United States after Bahamian authorities refused to hear his claim and prepared to send him home.