31.   Executions usually take place in public squares following Friday prayers in line with Islamic law, but for several months they have been carried out on other days.

32.   Yudhoyono said the troop reinforcements were on alert for fresh riots ahead of a Muslim prayer rally planned to follow Friday prayers.

33.   Palestinian officials have called for protest marches in all Palestinian areas following Friday prayers, but they instructed demonstrators to remain peaceful and stay away from Israeli army positions.

34.   Residents in the self-rule town of Ramallah in contrast said they expected large crowds of students to head for nearby Israeli army checkpoints following Friday prayers.

35.   Soldiers had opened fire after being pelted with stones as Palestinians left mosques following Friday prayers, witnesses said.