21.   In neighboring Pakistan, government officials said U.S. personnel have arrived on the ground, and that the Americans have been granted use of several Pakistani air bases.

22.   Meanwhile, U.S. personnel arrived in Pakistan as part of the ongoing confrontation over Osama bin Laden, Pakistani government officials said Thursday.

23.   Onboard repair teams have been assessing the situation and planning repairs, and medical, communications and security personnel have arrived and are providing aid.

24.   The clearance team, backed up by dozens of police and military personnel arrived later in the morning.

25.   The protesters were chanting slogans when security personnel arrived.

26.   They were chanting slogans protesting violence against women when security personnel arrived.