41.   In a separate incident, Russian authorities found the narcotic in a diplomatic pouch to Moscow.

42.   In that case Russian authorities let the Chechen gunmen leave with hostages and return home.

43.   It is also a fitting symbol of the belated, futile attempts of Soviet, and later, Russian authorities to protect people from the radiation.

44.   It was not clear whether Russian authorities planned to release the reporter or transfer him to detention in Moscow.

45.   Last month, the Russian authorities dropped a criminal investigation of Borodin, citing a lack of evidence.

46.   Just as ominous are reports, never officially confirmed, that the Russian authorities are looking for a way to take possession of the whole Savitsky collection.

47.   Law enforcement officials said the United States had been hampered in its investigation against Edwards and Berlin because of a lack of cooperation from Russian authorities.

48.   Law-enforcement officials say that proof of the latter can only be unearthed by Russian authorities.

49.   Media and human rights groups have accused Russian authorities of torturing prisoners held in the camp.

50.   Moscow police were put on red alert and Russian authorities promised they would move swiftly to apprehend those responsible.