21.   A plan by South African farmers to settle in war-ravaged Mozambique received the blessing Thursday of the presidents of both countries.

22.   After Mass, prisoners and guards went to the pope to kiss his ring and receive his blessing.

23.   Before signing the agreement Wagoner and other GM and Avtovaz officials met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov on Wednesday and received his blessing for the project.

24.   He looked from one side to the other, making sure everyone received his blessing.

25.   He received the blessing, along with a caution for moderation.

26.   Historically thousands of monks and believers filed past the new lama to receive blessings, a process that took hours.

27.   However on Thursday she received the blessing of Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, who may preside over her confirmation hearings.

28.   Internationally, the invasion drew few protests, having received the blessing of the U.N. Security Council beforehand.

29.   It was not clear whether they were allowed to file past the Panchen Lama to receive a blessing, a traditional part of the ceremony.

30.   On Thursday she received the blessing of Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, who may preside over her confirmation hearings.