11.   South Koreans often exchange gold gifts to mark the births of babies and major anniversaries.

12.   The six billionth birth will be marked later this year.

13.   The Somalis are reportedly to take part Monday in celebrations to mark the birth of Prophet Mohammed.

14.   The speech capped the annual convention marking the birth of Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad.

15.   The summit in Cumana was to be mainly ceremonial to mark the birth of South American independence hero Antonio Jose Sucre.

16.   They are reportedly to take part Monday in celebrations to mark the birth of the prophet Mohammed.

17.   Israeli soldiers shot and wounded four Palestinians here Saturday during a HAMAS rally to mark the birth of the Prophet Mohammad that turned violent, Palestinian sources said.

18.   The people of Yugoslavia celebrated on Tuesday their national day, marking the birth of a state that no longer exists except on obsolete maps.

19.   This date marks the birth of Yugoslavia as a federation.

20.   Twelve people were arrested Saturday as Indian police forcibly broke up a religious procession in Kashmir to mark the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, witnesses said.