51.   The spokeswoman would not comment on why this period was extended.

52.   The Yomiuri Shimbun, quoting unidentified sources in Beijing, said the mourning period had been extended by a year due to urgent requests from the people.

53.   This period could be extended for up to six months, he said in a letter to parliament.

54.   Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa had earlier said the voting period would be extended if it became necessary.

55.   Last month, when the World Bank said it would begin investigating, Bildt said Bugojno could face having the black-list period extended.

56.   Ntibantunganya did not say by how long the interim period should be extended.

57.   Others said the mourning period had been extended to help rally support and sympathy.

58.   That period can be extended for six months.