11.   Despite Arab opposition, Annan formally disbanded the team late Thursday because of repeated Israeli objections to its composition and mandate.

12.   Despite Arab opposition, Annan formally disbanded the team late Thursday because of repeated Israeli objections over its composition and mandate.

13.   In a statement at the time the team was disbanded earlier this year, Clark said there had been no wrongdoing.

14.   In a letter to the U.N. Security Council, Annan said the team would be disbanded on Thursday.

15.   Nasser Al-Kidwa, the Palestinian U.N. observer, said he hoped for council approval Wednesday night, before Annan disbands the team.

16.   The negotiating team was disbanded when the invasion was launched.

17.   U.N. spokeswoman Marie Okabe said that while the council was actively discussing its response, there will be no official announcement about disbanding the team.

18.   U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan disbanded the team despite Arab opposition.

19.   U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan disbanded the team last week.

20.   While the athletic director at Tulane, he helped resurrect the basketball program after a point-shaving scandal led the university to disband the team for four seasons.