11.   But the two businessmen told the court that they gave the money in anticipation of assistance for their business.

12.   Local businessmen told television reporters that extortionists had demanded the store pay protection money.

13.   Most businessmen told investigators that they had to give money because they feared retaliatory tax audits.

14.   The BBC reporter in Lubumbashi said expatriate businessmen told him rebels had captured the town early Monday without meeting any resistance.

15.   French and Italian businessmen told AFP that Iraqi government officials in Baghdad had voiced determination to repair the damage caused by the war which liberated Kuwait.

16.   A Palestinian businessman told AFP the group would call for the creation of specialised Palestinian institutions as a pre-condition for any investment.

17.   Earlier this month businessman Carmona told a legislative commission there had, in fact, been no coup.

18.   Mellick said he offered to help Tapie after the businessman told him he was the target of a conspiracy.

19.   The businessman has told investigators that he bribed many government officials, politicians and financial figures to buy influence.

20.   The businessman has told investigators that he bribed many government officials, politicians and financial figures to buy their influence.