11. Broad-market indexes were lower, with all major exchanges opening on schedule after blizzard conditions forced a delayed opening and early close on Monday. 12. Rain forced an early close to the fourth Cable and Wireless cricket test Wednesday, leaving the West Indies and Australia delicately balanced in the fourth day of play. 13. The crashes of two vintage aircraft on consecutive days at an air exhibition left three people dead and brought the show to an early close. 14. The Communists were joined by Crimean deputies, whose abrupt departure brought the session to an early close. |