11.   Russian news agencies said all the rebels were killed, but the ministry did not confirm that report either.

12.   The Barbados ministry of agriculture confirmed Friday the ban will be in place until St. Vincent officials provide accurate information about the possible infestation of the pest.

13.   The agriculture ministry confirmed the findings late Monday.

14.   The Chilean foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed that it would file the request with the British official, Jack Straw.

15.   The finance ministry confirmed the wedding but said Foss was declining further comment.

16.   The defense ministry confirmed his surrender.

17.   The German foreign ministry confirmed that Rugova was flying to Bonn on Saturday to meet with the Russian envoy.

18.   The foreign ministry confirmed that the committee was in Istanbul since Saturday.

19.   The French foreign ministry confirmed that two french people, a father and his child, were killed.

20.   The foreign ministry confirmed the decision late Monday.