11.   They admitted they did not know how they would get back to Afghanistan after its borders were closed following the terror attacks on the United States.

12.   When the mosque closed following the final prayers, hundreds of shoes were in a heap at the main entrance.

13.   Israel opens its borders to Palestinian areas Saturday after they were closed following a deadly bomb attack near Tel Aviv last week, an army spokesman said.

14.   A local source in Beira said most shops were closed following the disturbances and a threatening letter from AMODEG, an association of demobilised soldiers.

15.   A main Iranian highway was closed Monday following the accidental explosion of an oil pipeline, state radio said.

16.   The sources said most Catholic schools and many shops were closed following the rumors, with some foreign workers preparing to evacuate.

17.   Thousands of bank accounts at UBS were closed following the debacle as a sign of protest by indignant Swiss citizens.

18.   It was the only plane to use the airport Friday after it was closed following attacks against three other UN planes Thursday.

19.   The amusement park was open Saturday but the roller coaster, called the Timber Wolf, was closed following the accident Friday night.

20.   The Honduran consulate is currently closed following a passport scam which saw the consul-general stripped of his diplomatic immunity.