21.   Algerian officials said the government had set up a crisis team to deal with the incident.

22.   Algerian officials who met with t Algerian authorities contend such centers are no longer operational.

23.   Algerian officials, who requested anonymity, also said Bouteflika returned the compliment by inviting French President Jacques Chirac to visit the North African country.

24.   After talks With Foreign Minister Mohamed Salah Dembri and other Algerian officials, Boutros Ghali will meet leaders of the Polisario Front guerrilla movement and with Moroccan officials.

25.   Algerian officials had said one of the hijackers was a member of the Armed Islamic Group, the most radical Muslim extremist faction in Algeria.

26.   Algerian officials say they have killed two militant leaders, including Seddouki, in the last week.

27.   Algerian officials have asked EU nations to stop providing propaganda platforms for exiled sympathizers of Islamic militants.

28.   Algerian officials speaking on condition of anonymity said the government had set up a crisis team to deal with the incident.

29.   De Charette and Attaf may sign the protocol during the visit, Algerian officials said Wednesday.

30.   During its four-day visit, the Arab delegation is scheduled to meet Algerian officials and legislators.