51.   But he refused requests to hold direct talks with the Japanese authorities and to let passengers leave the jet, the airline said.

52.   The passengers later left for their destinations in substitute aircraft.

53.   Italian Consul Massimilio Ameglio in Djibouti said most passengers had left all their possessions in the liner.

54.   Nippon Television Network quoted ANA officials as saying that the hijacker was also refusing to negotiate directly with police, or allow any sick passengers to leave the plane.

55.   No one was hurt since all passengers had left the train and the platform was empty at the time of the explosion.

56.   Passengers left the plane and will take another flight on Thursday morning.

57.   Passengers left the train in a panic, causing another wave of panic among people waiting at the nearby station, Turan said.

58.   Passengers left the vehicle before the blaze started.