41.   In response, the border officials said, the Afghan side closed the gate.

42.   Initial reports indicated that a gatekeeper at the rail crossing did not close a gate to stop traffic from going through as the train approached.

43.   Last week, thousands of PDVSA workers stayed home, closed gates to facilities and slowed gasoline and tanker deliveries.

44.   Many have begun posting guards, or closing their gates during the day.

45.   Many schools have begun posting guards, or closing their gates during the day.

46.   Many have begun closing their gates during the day.

47.   National Guardsmen closed the gates to the ministry to prevent the angry crowd from bursting in.

48.   Police were forced to close the gate to the main sports complex and sellers retreated with several thousand unsold tickets for the Thailand-Vietnam duel scheduled for Saturday.

49.   Ramkisoensing, who ordered the gates be closed Monday, said he was sure the government would make a decision soon about reopening the plant.

50.   Sparks ordered his men to keep the gates closed and to not throw the prisoners any of their rations.