31.   Also Sunday, the U.S. military denied there was any delay in informing Japanese officials of the mishap.

32.   An initial police investigation showed that state officials were informed of gas leaks at the station but took no action.

33.   Arslan said American and Israeli officials were informed of the arrests and details of the questioning.

34.   But it was suspended because, while in custody, he informed prison officials of an escape plan by five inmates, the news agency said.

35.   Cicak said police and government officials were informed and promised to go to the area.

36.   Duelfer arrived Sunday to inform Iraqi officials about the problems with the documents, he said.

37.   Fricks and Chabraja said Navy officials were informed Tuesday about the proposed deal.

38.   He said Parma officials waited until after the match to inform UEFA officials.

39.   He said he informed USOC officials of his decision last week.

40.   Mohamad Sobeih, a Palestinian diplomat in Cairo, said Egypt had not informed Palestinian officials of the plan.