21.   The strict security had been ordered to ensure smooth transfer of the prisoners to the border.

22.   Visiting U.S. envoy Dennis Ross said Thursday that improved coordination between Palestinians and Israelis will ensure a smooth transfer of power in the West Bank.

23.   With its troop pullback in the West Bank entering its final phase, Israel handed dozens of villages to the Palestinian Authority Tuesday in a smooth transfer of power.

24.   China and Britain share the responsibility to cooperate with each other to ensure a smooth transfer of power in Hong Kong, Premier Li Peng said.

25.   Chi also said that China would do its utmost to guarantee a smooth transfer, the news agency said.

26.   Earlier Israeli radio said Peres telephoned Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory and promise to do everthing possible to ensure a smooth transfer of power.