41.   While Pindling has not stated his reasons for resigning, his long battle with prostate cancer is considered to be a factor.

42.   Political critics of the deal alleged it was overpriced, but Lagdameo did not state the reason for the cancellation.

43.   Political critics of the deal alleged it was overpriced, but Transportation and Communication Secretary Amado Lagdameo did not state the reason for the cancellation.

44.   President Liamine Zeroual named a new interior minister, Mostefa Benmansour, on Sunday without stating a reason for the reshuffle.