1.   In the harsh heat of the afternoon, worshipers say, the sun seemed to soften above them into a cool crystal ball.

2.   Laura, who was raised in a devoutly Christian family, would occasionally attend with him, fellow worshipers say.

3.   The worshipers say she is beautiful.

4.   Worshipers said they did not know whether some of the Algerian detainees had prayed there, but denied suggestions that the house had been associated with terrorism.

5.   Worshipers said that, because of the siege, Greek Orthodox Easter observances had not been been held at the church.

6.   Several worshipers confirmed said they were beaten on the way to the police station.

7.   Several gunmen stormed the mosque as worshipers said the last of the five daily prayers recited by Muslims, witnesses said.

8.   Three Palestinians were killed when Israeli riot police fired rubber bullets -- and worshipers say also live rounds -- to disperse stone throwers in the compound.

9.   Worshipers said police also fired live rounds.