1.   Customs authorities confirmed that Mr Gibbins owns property in Moscow, but dismissed reports that he had gone abroad as speculation.

2.   The man then told them he had the AIDS virus, though prison authorities have not confirmed whether this was true.

3.   Although the passing was hardly unexpected, authorities confirmed yesterday that they were looking into the possibility of foul play.

4.   As evening fell, authorities had confirmed his death but had not disclosed whether he had been killed by police bullets or by his own.

5.   Attorney General John Ashcroft said authorities had not confirmed that any other aircraft were targeted for hijackings.

6.   Authorities confirmed that a small number of refugees are crossing the border, usually at isolated, ungarded spots.

7.   Authorities have not confirmed any of the allegations made by the Srebrenica refugees.

8.   Authorities would not confirm that information.

9.   Authorities confirmed on Thursday that it was Scott.

10.   Authorities confirmed Wednesday that Brouse also was a possible suspect in robberies in Cameron and Parkville, two nearby towns.