21.   The hijacker claimed to have accomplices on the plane, and police and All Nippon Airways said crew members had indicated there appeared to be more than one hijacker.

22.   Washington rules out an apology, saying its crew did nothing wrong.

23.   Assistant Fire Chief Jon Hansen said rescue crews late Wednesday had pulled three people from the rubble, two of whom died a short time later.

24.   The official said three crew members reported to have suffered minor injuries.

25.   Metropolitan Fire Service spokesman Bill Dwyer said emergency crews including ambulance and fire officers had belding would have to be stabilised before the bodies could be recovered.

26.   The ministry said flight crew on all airlines going to Korea allowed to carry electric stun and gas guns.