11.   Despite an investigation spanning four countries authorities still do not know the identity of his parents.

12.   The Basque dilemma spans two countries with difference agendas.

13.   The event is part of a roadshow that spans four countries, including Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

14.   The new cases identified in Britain on Tuesday spanned the country, from Anglesey in north Wales to Northamptonshire, north of London.

15.   The new cases of the virus identified Tuesday spanned the country, from Anglesey in north Wales to Northamptonshire, north of London.

16.   The West Coast was in play, too, as the presidential contest spanned the country with a week and a half left before the election.

17.   They include its smart credit card loyalty programme spanning multiple countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.