31.   The state of Missouri has been seeking a release from the federal court order that requires it to help pay these costs.

32.   The Vatican declined to name any of the prisoners whose release it has sought from Abacha.

33.   Within minutes of the ruling, Foley was filing motions in King County Superior Court seeking the release of seven clients from the Special Commitment Center.

34.   Peng expressed his thanks to Australian Prime Minister John Howard for continuing to seek his release, Warner said in a telephone interview from Canberra.

35.   Police said the dozens of gunmen seeking the release of the five men retreated without crossing the border after authorities promised an unbiased investigation.

36.   A Cypriot lawmaker flies to Belgrade to seek the release of three captured U.S. soldiers, and NATO keeps up its systematic attack on the Yugoslav military.

37.   A Cypriot lawmaker arrived in Belgrade to seek the release of three captured U.S. soldiers.

38.   A diplomat familiar with the negotiations in Moscow said the hijackers were seeking the release of a prisoner from the Afghan city of Kandahar.

39.   A Genoa court had refused to consider a first motion seeking their release Monday, citing a technical problem.

40.   A mysterious group claiming to seek the release of imprisoned opposition leader Moshood Abiola has taken responsibility for the murder of his wife.