11.   Malaysian shares also closed sharply lower on jitters ahead of the impending release of corporate results.

12.   One French peacekeeper, who identified himself only as Beauregard, said he and his group had learned of their impending release Friday.

13.   One French peacekeeper, who identified himself only as Beauregard, said he and his group learned of their impending release Friday.

14.   President Clinton had called them a few hours earlier to tell them of the impending release.

15.   President Clinton had personally called them a few hours earlier to tell them of the impending release.

16.   Soon after the news of the impending release, neighbors began trickling into the Hall home with hugs and congratulations.

17.   The CIA then will inform Israel of impending releases, and Israel will be given an opportunity to voice objections.

18.   The CIA will then inform Israel of impending releases, and Israel will be given an opportunity to voice objections.

19.   The impending release was announced Tuesday by the new head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

20.   The impending release of the hostages was announced late Tuesday by the new head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.