21.   His opening up to the West would be delayed as the United States and other countries wait for the verdict before improving ties.

22.   Some vehicles have been delayed for as long as two minutes.

23.   Some flights were cancelled and others delayed as airline officials sought to repair and replace planes.

24.   The announcement of its members has been delayed as U.N. and Congolese officials negotiate details.

25.   The beginning of the scheduled four-hour meeting was delayed as Mpaka held private consultations with various delegations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Kabello said.

26.   The council delayed it as a conciliatory gesture pending United Nations-brokered talks between the council and five major parties, a diplomat said Monday.

27.   Thousands of people, mainly commuters, were delayed as the snow slowed trains and forced cancellation of some runs.

28.   France asked for a decision to be delayed as the upper house of its parliament, the Senat, has not finished the national process of ratification.

29.   He wanted to rest a knee problem and the toss was delayed as skipper Dermott Reeve helped coax him into turning out.

30.   However, the match start was delayed as officials and Milan players chased away four ducks, who had been released by fans.