1.   Almost immediately, Peruvian officials on the ground authorized the move to begin shooting.

2.   A spokeswoman for the U.S. National Security Council said that Peruvian officials informed the U.S. government that Fujimori would stay in Japan indefinitely.

3.   But Peruvian officials publicly rejected any timetables.

4.   He said Bowers told him Peruvian officials had initially wanted to take him into custody, but had been dissuaded by American officials.

5.   In Washington, the State Department said it supported the OAS decision and called for Peruvian officials to take measures to ensure a fair vote.

6.   Japan and Peru have no extradition treaty, and Japanese authorities traditionally refuse such requests, but Peruvian officials appear determined to bring the ex-president home.

7.   Later that evening, Peruvian officials declared the test a success.

8.   Montesinos responded by trying to organize a coup, but the navy and air force balked, said former senior Peruvian officials.

9.   Peruvian military officials did not confirm the casualties.

10.   Peruvian officials say the program is already paying off.