11.   The government insisted that Singapore remains safe despite the revelations.

12.   Government sources said Hogg had met Tory party manager Alastair Goodlad to be reassured his job was safe despite criticism of his handling of the beef crisis.

13.   The soldiers are reportedly running short of food and other supplies but were safe despite Serb attacks on the town.

14.   The nuns had gathered at Kambia because it seemed safe despite a resurgence of rebel activity in Sierra Leone since Christmas.