51.   Indian police described the attack as terrorism against US interests but no immediate link was made to al-Qaeda or any other group.

52.   Admiral Leighton Smith, commander of NATO forces in southern Europe, earlier described the attack on the airstrip as successful.

53.   Arafat, under intense international pressure, described such attacks as against Palestinian interests because of the fierce retaliation they triggered and vowed to punish those responsible.

54.   Delhi Police Commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma described the attack as a security breach and said an investigation was already on.

55.   The sources described the attack as a minor incident and said no one had been killed or wounded.

56.   White described the attack as a test run.

57.   Kiwi coach Geoff Howarth described the attack on his opening bowlers Chris Pringle and Simon Doull as complete carnage.

58.   Nguon Sarin, a train guard, described the attack.

59.   Police described the attack as a failed kidnap attempt.

60.   Several commentators Thursday described the attack as a severe blow for Soglo, who faces growing opposition in Benin.