11.   The government of Pakistan has refused requests to reopen its border, fearing it would destabilize the country.

12.   They demanded that Israel resume the peace talks, free remaining Palestinian prisoners, and reopen the border to let Gazans reach jobs in Israel.

13.   Pakistan said Wednesday that it will not reopen its borders to refugees from war-weary Afghanistan, blaming the international community for not helping enough.

14.   Peru reopened its border with Ecuador Monday, a key step toward restoring relations between the two South American nations after a brief war this year.

15.   A soldier, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a new military crossing was expected Thursday and the border would be reopened only after then.

16.   A top U.N. envoy appealed Tuesday for Iran to reopen its border with Afghanistan and take steps to accept refugees if the U.S. launches a military offensive.

17.   But he emphasized that it could only work if Bosnian and Croatian leaders reopen borders for normal trade and tourism.

18.   But the two states have recently improved ties and reopened their border.

19.   Guyanese gold and diamond miners want neighboring Venezuela to reopen its border with Guyana, to allow the miners to receive supplies in the remote area where they work.

20.   In recent months, Iraqi officials have expressed hope that Syria would reopen that border.