31.   Last year, Jamaat-e-Islami workers smashed cars parked outside homes, private clubs and hotels where celebrations were held.

32.   Meanwhile, U.S. servicemen held Thanksgiving celebrations in the region even as their war effort continued.

33.   Mass celebrations were held in all the cities.

34.   Most celebrations were held Christmas Eve, so there was little festivity to be seen.

35.   Mustapha said the West African nation would hold celebrations and invite Annan home to honor him.

36.   National Day celebrations were held in other cities throughout China, including Lhasa, capital of Tibet, the TV report said.

37.   North Koreans had insisted that the celebrations be held at a new monument in Pyongyang that South Korean officials believe would be used for political propaganda.

38.   Officials in the capital, Jakarta, have warned that entertainment spots will be shut down if they hold celebrations.

39.   On Tuesday, North Korea said joint celebrations could be held at another place.

40.   Other nearby residents were holding outdoor celebrations, at last able to hear the noise of their own parties.