31.   Portuguese officials applauded a U.N. deal allowing the people of East Timor to decide whether to remain a part of Indonesia, but underscored the difficulties that lay ahead.

32.   Portuguese officials expressed concern Tuesday over the timing of the European Union crisis triggered by the mass resignation of its executive body.

33.   Portuguese officials expressed doubts that the Spanish fishermen were hit as Spanish authorities claim, saying they want proof the injuries were caused by Portuguese bullets.

34.   Portuguese officials on Wednesday criticized Australia for rejecting refugee applications from a East Timorese asylum seeker on the grounds that he can obtain Portuguese citizenship.

35.   Portuguese officials were still uncertain Sunday whether the Palestinian leader was coming.

36.   Portuguese officials also indicated they would reject the deal as it stands.

37.   Portuguese officials face a dilemma.

38.   Telephone calls to Portuguese navy officials rang unanswered late Monday.

39.   The Canadian panel is assisting Portuguese officials, who are responsible for the investigation because the plane landed on Portuguese territory.

40.   The next round of talks between senior Indonesian and Portuguese officials and Marker were postponed Thursday after Indonesia requested more time to finalize the autonomy proposals, Eckhard said.