61.   The South Korean foreign ministry also confirmed that Hwang had left Beijing.

62.   The Russian foreign ministry confirmed that Ivanov would receive Mori but provided no further details, while the Kremlin said it had no information about any meeting with Putin.

63.   The Russian foreign ministry confirmed it had appealed to Saddam to stop attacking allied aircraft.

64.   The Russian interior ministry confirmed Sunday that Mutalibov, whose extradition is sought by Baku, had been arrested Thursday.

65.   The Tajik interior ministry confirmed the incident and said a criminal investigation was under way.

66.   The Tajik interior ministry confirmed the incident and said a criminal investigation was underway.

67.   The Tajik interior ministry could not confirm that report.

68.   The Turkish foreign ministry confirmed the partial withdrawal saying the troops had returned to their base in Silopi, the last Turkish town before the border with Iraq.

69.   The Tajik defense ministry confirmed that fighting did take place in the region, but it refused to confirm or deny whether Tavildara had been captured.

70.   The transport ministry confirmed that his name was on a shortlist of four or five contenders.