61.   Russian authorities announced that though a few rebels escaped, its troops had retaken control of the building and the town.

62.   Russian authorities are also seeking to link tax evasion to sexual impotence.

63.   Russian authorities beg to differ.

64.   Russian authorities blamed Chechen rebels for the bombings, although the Chechens deny involvement.

65.   Russian authorities have played down the problem, suggesting the attacks are part of the growing street crime, according to diplomats.

66.   Russian authorities have said that Politkovskaya was detained because her documents were not valid, although she was accredited with the military.

67.   Russian authorities said the videotape was a fake, and have dismissed most allegations of atrocities as rebel propaganda.

68.   Russian authorities widely blame Islamic guerrillas from the breakaway republic of Chechnya for supporting the bombing campaign in Russia.

69.   Russian military authorities denied taking him into custody.

70.   Russian authorities appear determined to prevent a devaluation of the ruble, which would send the price of many goods soaring.