71.   An AFP correspondent in Shali said the area appeared to be clear of Russian forces, although it is theoretically in Russian control.

72.   An AFP correspondent in Vedeno said the village itself was calm, but that a column of several dozen tanks and troop carriers was heading towards it.

73.   An AFP correspondent near Vedeno said there was a lull Saturday after four days of heavy bombardments by Russian warplanes, helicopter gunships and artillery.

74.   An AFP correspondent said he was attending mass inside a church when the building shook.

75.   An AFP correspondent said the normally ebullient Sankoh, who arrived in court sporting dreadlocks and a faded yellow African gown, appeared downcast and uneasy.

76.   An AFP correspondent said Zairean armed forces repatriating the refugees showed no signs of using violence.

77.   As well as the ranks of IFOR vehicles on the ground, aircraft were regularly flying overhead, but the AFP correspondent said the atmosphere was calm.

78.   At least one person was injured, an AFP correspondent said.

79.   At Rafah, the majority of Palestinian leaders from the occupied territories were among the dignitaries waiting for Arafat, correspondents said.

80.   Armored units were deployed in the main square in front of the house of the governor and police, AFP correspondents said.