41.   A German writer who is in hiding after receiving death threats from Kurdish guerrillas fighting Turkish rule said Friday he stands by his criticism of the group.

42.   A Kurdish guerrilla leader appealed to European Union countries to mediate peace talks with Turkey, saying he was ready for a ceasefire, Kurdish television said Friday.

43.   A Kurdish guerrilla commander told a state security court Thursday that he was dismissing two of his four lawyers to protect them from possible attacks.

44.   A Kurdish guerrilla group claimed responsibility.

45.   A Kurdish guerrilla group vowed Tuesday to avenge the deaths of Kurds during an anti-government demonstration in Istanbul.

46.   A Kurdish guerrilla leader has renewed a call for truce to end fighting between his rebels and Turkish troops, reports said Thursday.

47.   A spokeswoman for the Kurdish guerrilla movement accused Israel of helping Turkey to track down Ocalan.

48.   A special anti-terror police squad rounded up the group, mostly women, on charges they had links to a Kurdish guerrilla group, daily Milliyet reported.

49.   A special anti-terror police squad rounded up the group, mostly women, on charges they had links to a Kurdish guerrilla group, the daily Milliyet reported.

50.   A state security court launched an investigation of a Kurdish party convention Sunday after some delegates demonstrated in support of a Kurdish guerrilla group fighting for autonomy.