11.   Each time, Zinni said, it was clear to him that the Yemeni government was sincere in wanting American help in controlling its coastline.

12.   Each time, Zinni said, it was clear to him that the Yemeni government was sincere in wanting American help in controlling its coastline and fighting terrorism.

13.   Erdmann said Germany had asked the Yemeni government to do everything possible to ensure the safety of the hostages.

14.   Hamas maintains good relations with the Reform Party, which is the second largest partner in the Yemeni government.

15.   He also appealed to the Yemeni government to get them freed quickly.

16.   His comments came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and FBI Director Louis Freeh appealed in a joint statement for greater cooperation from the Yemeni government.

17.   In March, the Yemeni government identified al-Harazi as a leading suspect in the Cole attack.

18.   In an interview broadcast on Yemeni television Saturday, U.S. Embassy spokesman Boulous Malek praised the Yemeni government for its quick response to the attack.

19.   In any kidnapping case, the embassy works closely with the Yemeni government, a spokesman said.

20.   In the case of the German hostages, the kidnappers demanded the Yemeni government arrest the alleged assassin of one of their leaders.