11.   At the conclusion, the Chinese held a brief discussion at home plate with the umpires, apparently claiming the home run was a foul ball.

12.   Burundian soldiers shot and killed them, claiming they were rebels trying to escape from a holding camp.

13.   But major opposition parties all oppose elections, claiming they are premature given the climate of violence and are just a ploy to maintain the status quo.

14.   Iraq executed London-based journalist Farzad Bazoft, claiming he was a spy.

15.   The six Iraqis have been held in an Israeli prison for four years and Israel had refused to release them, claiming they were spies.

16.   An Indian politician has tried to stop the marriage of the daughter of assassinated premier Rajiv Gandhi, claiming she was his wife.

17.   Costa Rican President Jose Maria Figueres had protested the US move toward sanctions as unfair, claiming his country was a victim of the EU quotas.

18.   The frightened children were all claiming stomach cramps and headaches.

19.   The Maori seized the Moutoa Garden park a month ago, claiming it was their land.