71.   Thousands turned out at the weekend to hear a speech by Aung San Suu Kyi despite the threat of arrest.

72.   They were due to hear speeches later at the square outside the Bolshoy Theatre, where a monument to Karl Marx still stands.

73.   It is due to elect its speaker and other officers and to hear a speech by Arafat but is not expected to begin substantive deliberations.

74.   The court was due to hear defence speeches later Tuesday and on Wednesday and was expected to adjourn for several days before handing down its verdict.