1.   Richard Shelby, R-Ala., has twice postponed hearings on the nomination and expressed strong reservations about it.

2.   The proposed launch of the green paper last week was postponed on the orders of Downing Street.

3.   The trial was postponed on three occasions and the defendants complained of intimidation during investigations.

4.   As House Democratic leaders indicated that they may postpone debate on health legislation, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers offered a more modest proposal.

5.   Bailey almost backed out, too, when Sheikh Mohammed postponed the World Cup on Saturday because of torrential rains.

6.   A hearing on the SEC request was postponed on Thursday after the SEC said Loch Harris had indicated it was willing to work out an agreement to comply.

7.   But the Senate must still give the measure final approval, and the question remains whether Senate Republican foes will try to block or postpone action on the measure.

8.   He liked it best when a high school game was postponed on Friday.

9.   His arrival had been postponed on Friday because of problems ensuring the safety of the his aircraft, the United Nations said.

10.   His arrival had been postponed on Friday because of problems guaranteeing the safety of the U.N. aircraft carrying him, the United Nations said.