21.   They want an explanation for the raid and the release of the captives.

22.   Yankees general manager Brian Cashman definitely wanted an explanation.

23.   Indonesia wants an explanation of comments by Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew about the alleged presence of regional terrorist leaders in Indonesia, a report said Tuesday.

24.   Prime Minister John Howard said Hollingworth continued to enjoy his support but also made clear he wants an explanation.

25.   Several other countries, most recently the United States, have expressed concern and want an explanation about the slaying of six East Timorese by Indonesian troops last month.

26.   Takeshi Tsuchigahata, the executive director of the Japanese Skating Union, said he wanted an explanation from Yoshimura.