21.   Juppe said his talks with Chernomyrdin and other officials have convinced him that Russia remains firmly committed to continuing economic reform.

22.   Muslim officials convinced the rebels to leave, the local mayor said.

23.   Pentagon officials convinced Congress that private developers could build homes faster and cheaper.

24.   On Thursday Palestinians closed the road in a five-hour protest during which they burned tires and chanted slogans, until Libyan officials convinced them to step down.

25.   Palestinians closed the road on Thursday in a five-hour protest during which they burned tires and chanted slogans, until Libyan officials convinced them to step down.