41.   Today, their border remains closed and is guarded by battle-ready troops.

42.   If the federal government remains partially closed, some economic statistics due out next week may not be released.

43.   But a row between the parties subsequently developed over what type of humanitarian goods would be allowed passage and, as a result, the road remains closed.

44.   The park remains closed to the public.

45.   Like other stock markets in Gulf Arab states, Kuwait remains mostly closed to foreigners.

46.   The airport remains closed to civilian use and visitors are carefully screened.

47.   The airport remains officially closed, although there is occasional use by peacekeeping troops stationed at the facility.

48.   The Bahraini embassy in Baghdad remains closed but Iraq has a diplomatic representation in Manama.

49.   The civilian observer corps is staffed mainly by Nordic personnel whose task is to ensure the border between the former allies remains closed to all traffic except humanitarian aid.