71.   Educuation Minister Hussein Kamel Bahaeddin said Mubarak issued the order after receiving a message from Zambian President Frederick Chiluba requesting assistance from Egypt, the press said.

72.   The prince said he handed a letter requesting assistance to Thai Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri when they met earlier Sunday.

73.   The Swedish press meanwhile added that Sweden was going through diplomatic channels to request international assistance in sending police to South Africa, which could take some time.

74.   Jakarta has also requested technical assistance from the Munich-based European Patent Office, which two months ago assigned an expert to advise the Indonesian authorities.

75.   It was also expected to request more assistance from government and non-governmental agencies.

76.   King Norodom Sihanouk had requested international assistance in demining Angkor Wat, a renowned tourist site.

77.   Legal proceedings have begun, but as of Friday the government is going to request financial assistance, he added.

78.   Prince Sirivudh told reporters that he had handed over a letter requesting assistance to Thai Foreign Minister Prasong Soonsiri in talks earlier Sunday.

79.   Rescue authorities have requested assistance from the Royal Air Force and members of two RAF mountain rescue teams rescue team have gone to the scene.

80.   The Dooyang president, Kim Duk-Yang, also requested his assistance in obtaining government permission for an overseas investment, prosecutors said.