1.   A source close to the defense team said the no contest plea was a key element in plea bargain negotiations.

2.   A source close to the player last night made it clear that he was deeply hurt at being dropped from the match.

3.   But sources close to Goodby said the two firms are negotiating an end to the partnership.

4.   Sources close to the discussions said that the main stumbling block had been the identification of political prisoners.

5.   Sources close to the talks said this idea had at first been opposed by Iran and Nigeria.

6.   Sources close to the duke insisted his decision was not about money.

7.   Sources close to the ministry said later that early indications suggested the deaths may have been caused by a fault with a stove in the tent.

8.   A source close to Mr Vance and Lord Owen said Mr Izetbegovic declined to discuss any substance during the morning meeting because of the fighting.

9.   Yesterday, however, a source close to the company said that that was not the case.

10.   Although neither side will say publicly who will question Fuhrman, sources close to the case say that F. Lee Bailey will handle the cross-examination of the detective.