31.   Despite growing evidence of the crisis, U.S. officials have said they need more time to consider a response.

32.   Earl Howe, a junior British defense minister, indicated Friday that the government was still considering its response to a French proposal.

33.   For the record, they said they wanted to hear both sides, consider responses of the eight potential bidders to questionnaires and keep their minds open.

34.   He called an emergency Cabinet meeting for Sunday evening that was expected to consider possible responses.

35.   He said the EU was considering its response but that it would not take any unilateral action against the United States.

36.   In Kosovska Mitrovica, Ivanovic said Serb community representatives would meet Friday to consider a response and possibly to decide on organizing their own Serbian national guard.

37.   In the interview, Mubarak also warned the West against anti-terrorism measures that are too broad and called for an international conference to consider targeted responses to extremists.

38.   Independent Television News said it was considering its response to the invitation.

39.   Janvier and his staff were considering their response.

40.   Later Sunday, Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi condemned the attacks, and called on the United States to carefully consider its response.