31.   They were released following representations by German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel, the ministry said.

32.   They were all later released following negotiations which lasted several days.

33.   UNICEF official Daniel Toole told AFP that the children would be released following a recent government decision, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Kigali government.

34.   Twenty hostages were released following the talks.

35.   Lebanese officials said a formal statement on the issue would be released following a cabinet meeting late Wednesday.

36.   No statement was released following the talks, which were part of a scheduled visit by Hannay, the Greek foreign ministry said.

37.   Prince Ranariddh said he thought the Thais would be released following the investigation.

38.   Roy was not released following the court order late Monday because he was also wanted on other matters.

39.   Speculation mounted that Abiola might be released following the announcement that his trial in the federal capital Abuja had been adjourned until Wednesday.

40.   The final resolutions were released following negotiations among delegations still sharply at odds on strategy.