11.   A tight circle of top Turkish officials oversaw preparations, he said, but refused to give any details about outside assistance.

12.   De la Fuente has pledged to set up a special commission to oversee preparations for a congress to discuss the future of the troubled university.

13.   Erakat said that Arafat on Thursday would nominate a nine-member election commission and a five-judge panel to oversee election preparations and resolve any disputes.

14.   Erakat said that Arafat would nominate a nine-member election commission and a five-judge panel to oversee election preparations and resolve any disputes.

15.   He was touring the state to oversee preparations for the election, likely to be held in September or October.

16.   Ibrahim, deputy chairman of the ruling Revolutionary Command Council, will oversee preparations for the elections and scrutinize candidates.

17.   In the post, which requires Senate confirmation, Daniels would oversee preparation of the federal budget.

18.   Local newspapers report that Jess left Mogadishu last week to oversee preparations for an attack on Kismayo.

19.   Mrs. Papandreou has in recent months overseen the preparations for the celebration.

20.   Rogge, the IOC official overseeing Greek preparations, spoke at a meeting of international sports federations at IOC headquarters.