41.   But Guanciale said other senior Yemeni officials he had spoken to denied any kidnappings occurred.

42.   But al-Iryani said a wider conspiracy seems obvious to Yemeni officials, who believe the Cole attack displayed technological savvy unknown in their country.

43.   But Guanciale said that other senior Yemeni officials he had spoken to had denied any kidnappings occurred.

44.   But Yemeni officials say this cannot be done without U.S. training, military assistance and aid.

45.   Dozens of low- and mid-level Yemeni officials were detained for questioning last week, though none of the officials or suspects have yet been formally charged.

46.   Earlier Tuesday, Yemeni officials began negotiations with the Islamic extremists for the release of the tourists.

47.   Earlier Tuesday, Yemeni officials began negotiations with the Islamic militants for the release of the tourists.

48.   Earlier Wednesday, a senior Yemeni official said that negotiations with the tribe were still under way.

49.   He said Yemeni officials warned that if Eritrea did not withdraw its forces from Greater Hanish, Yemen would resort to other means to remove them.

50.   Hussein Aidid and Osman Hassan Ali, commonly known as Atto, agreed to the truce on Tuesday, said Yemeni officials familiar with the accords.