61.   Havana deems the formal government requests essential to avoid being criticized as a country which supports terrorism.

62.   However the text said only a government request for the transfer of such items would be considered.

63.   The MPs refused a government request to hold the session behind closed doors.

64.   The Okinawa authorities on Monday rejected a government request to take special measures so US forces can keep open a sensitive base on the island.

65.   The text said that only a government request for the transfer of such items would be considered.

66.   Singapore has strongly rejected a Philippines government commission request to reopen the Contemplacion case.

67.   The agency said it began the study of economic espionage early this year at government request and would ultimately produce a confidential report for government.

68.   The Bosnian government request for Interpol assistance comes after it attempted to arrest Sacirbey on a number of occasions during recent months.

69.   The appeals came after Singapore on Monday night strongly rejected a Philippines government commission request to reopen the Contemplacion case.

70.   The commission, which includes academics, is authorised to make a decision on whether to accept the government request.