51.   Authorities could not confirm whether the incidents were attacks by extremists seeking to establish a strict Islamic state.

52.   Authorities did confirm that one man was burned to death Tuesday in a Chinese store torched by looters.

53.   Authorities have not confirmed those figures.

54.   Authorities could not confirm he actually had any.

55.   Authorities could not confirm whether they were attacks by extremists seeking to establish a strict Islamic state.

56.   Authorities did not confirm any of those reports.

57.   Authorities did not confirm the allegation.

58.   Authorities have confirmed that at least six villagers were executed in the attacks.

59.   Authorities have not confirmed that report.

60.   Authorities rarely confirm incidents of violence.