21.   Comoran troops were out in force to prevent disturbances but a contingent of French troops stationed in the islands since September was ordered to stay in camp.

22.   Jews are not allowed to pray in the compound which houses the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa to prevent disturbances.

23.   Police hooligan spotters from four nations arrived in Japan Monday to help Japanese police prevent disturbances by violent football fans during the World Cup.

24.   The Daily Star newspaper blamed both sides for the stalemate and called for urgent face-to-face talks to prevent further disturbances.