31.   French reaction was muted.

32.   Government reaction was muted.

33.   In Europe, reaction was largely muted, though British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook called on Beijing to return the plane and crew.

34.   In Germany, some reactions were more muted.

35.   In Osaka, Japan, reaction was muted.

36.   Initial government reaction was muted, with some officials saying the action fell short of expectations.

37.   Initial settler reaction was muted by the Jewish Sabbath, which began at sundown Friday.

38.   Public reaction was muted.

39.   Reaction has been muted in predominately Muslim Indonesia, and President B.J. Habibie has said the U.S. retaliation was not an assault on Islam.

40.   Reaction here was muted.