51.   The German embassy could not confirm the kidnappings.

52.   The German embassy in Tel Aviv had no immediate response.

53.   The German embassy, which has helped residents flee the colony in the past, did not comment on the case.

54.   The German embassy and the police were not immediately available for comment.

55.   The German embassy was closed down Monday morning, while British embassy staff were waiting for the outcome of the latest Holbrooke-Milosevic talks.

56.   The German embassy could not immediately confirm when law enforcement officials were scheduled to arrive, but had earlier requested the Ukrainian government to expedite extradition procedures.

57.   The German embassy declined comment Thursday.

58.   The German embassy in Jakarta refused to comment on the case.

59.   The German embassy in Prague said it had information suggesting the victims were Germans, but had not confirmed this with local Czech authorities.

60.   The German embassy is next to the house of prominent political figure Sheik Mohammed bin Shajeh, who security officials suspect may have been the target of the attack.