41.   The US embassy, echoing a statement by its state department, warned its citizens in Nigeria against getting close to public gatherings.

42.   The US has warned its citizens against travel to Zaire, saying the fighting could spread nationwide.

43.   The US State Department warned its citizens against travelling to Pakistan, citing the willingness of terrorists to strike civilian, as well as official, targets.

44.   The United States warned its citizens on Thursday of the potential for continued civil unrest in Madagascar following disputed elections last month.

45.   Meanwhile, Radio Sarajevo said there was a general alert in Bihac because of increased weapons fire and it warned citizens to exercize caution on the streets.

46.   Radio Sarajevo said there was a general alert in town because of the increased firing and it warned citizens to exercize caution on the streets.

47.   Russian helicopters have started releasing leaflets over the city to warn the citizens of the ultimatum, he added.