61.   But Belgian refugee officials refused to mail them to him in France.

62.   But diplomats said Israeli military officials flatly refused any inquiry that would subject Israeli troops and commanders to questioning.

63.   But earlier this month, customs officials refused to renew her permit, saying she was now eligible for only one six-month permit each year.

64.   But even late Monday night, Palestinian officials refused to say explicitly that he would do so.

65.   But in the Serbian part of the country, police officials have refused to cooperate.

66.   But Japanese officials have refused to enter into talks under threat of sanctions.

67.   But officials refused to characterize the upheaval as racial.

68.   But officials refuse to discuss their plans.

69.   But officials refuse to say whether big job cuts are being contemplated.

70.   But officials refused to discuss that location.