11.   Merchants also closed their stores in the northern towns of Alexandroupolis and Florina and on the island of Khios.

12.   Merchants closed their shops in mourning and Palestinian youths stoned Israeli troops to mark the first anniversary of the Hebron mosque massacre Tuesday.

13.   Most merchants closed to prevent looting.

14.   Nervous merchants closed for the night, but stood guard outside their shops.

15.   Other merchants closed their stores for two days last week in protest, and Prime Minister P.J. Patterson ordered soldiers and police to saturate the troubled area.

16.   The measure caused confusion and uncertainty when it was announced Thursday, and some prices jumped, while some merchants temporarily closed down, not knowing what would happen.

17.   Throughout Hebron, merchants closed their shops, complying with a strike call issued by Mayor Mustafa Natche.

18.   Throughout Hebron, merchants closed their shops, complying with a strike call issued by the mayor.