11.   The language is close to approval, according to officials from several agencies watching its progress.

12.   The revised law laid down strict rules on the issuing of permits for demonstrations and forbade government and party officials from participating.

13.   The Supreme Court, in its most recent Decision, barred school officials from arranging prayers at graduation ceremonies.

14.   The vote would ask approval of stiffer penalties for corruption, including barring convicted officials from office.

15.   They were also expected to meet in Sarajevo with officials from international lending institutions and local government officials.

16.   Officials from the two countries will meet again soon to resume negotiations.

17.   An official from the Ministry of the Interior said six people had died.

18.   She interviewed a senior official from the previous administration.

19.   Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day.