31.   The agency also quoted Abkhazian leader Vladislav Ardzinba as saying that the Abkhazian army will immediately advance toward the Georgian border to replace the peacekeepers if they pull out.

32.   The agency also quoted Russian military spokesmen as denying those claims.

33.   The agency earlier quoted an unidentified Scotland Yard source as saying that a man wanted for questioning over the crimes was in custody for offenses under British immigration law.

34.   The agency had earlier quoted a government statement as saying police had arrested the assailant.

35.   The agency quoted a police official as saying that three survivors were found on the island and evacuated to hospitals.

36.   The agency quoted a resident of Zadran, near Khost, as saying that fresh graves were evident in the Haqqani family graveyard and mourning relatives had arrived recently.

37.   The agency quoted Abdullah as saying he hoped his talks with Rafsanjani would be a springboard for improved relations.

38.   The agency quoted an unidentified Defense Ministry spokesman saying the U.S. military had denied the Russian inspectors access to some facilities.

39.   The agency quoted an unidentified government official as saying Saudi Arabia will continue to offer aid to those in need without ignoring its obligation in fighting terrorism.

40.   The agency quoted an unidentified researcher with the TSAGI aerodynamics research institute as saying the new wing would improve handling at slow speed and dangerous angles.