41.   A Nigerian diplomat confirmed the arrests, but said he did not have details of the cases.

42.   A police spokesman, Maj. Sudarsono, confirmed the arrest of the six negotiators.

43.   A Palestinian police official confirmed the arrests but refused to elaborate.

44.   A Penang police officer confirmed the arrests but refused to give details.

45.   A U.S. Embassy spokesman confirmed the arrests.

46.   A Wake County magistrate confirmed his arrest on the charge of assault on a female Sunday.

47.   After the initial Japanese reports, Lebanese officials confirmed the arrests.

48.   Ampang Criminal Investigation Department chief Deputy Superintendent Azmi Yahaya today confirmed the arrest.

49.   An official at the British Embassy in Athens confirmed the arrest but could not comment on whether Lusk was training for the priesthood.

50.   An army spokesman would only confirm the arrests.