1.   The allegation directly contradicts the repeated public statements by the Yemeni government that they believe Harazi fled the country just before the Cole bombing.

2.   The spokesman said that the Yemeni government had replied with assurances of full cooperation, but that details were still being worked out.

3.   This month, the Yemeni government adopted strict new visa requirements, intended to restrict terrorists.

4.   While the visit was scheduled to be brief, Navy officials had notified the Yemeni government in advance of the stop.

5.   A spokesman said the embassy works closely with the Yemeni government in kidnapping cases, a spokesman said.

6.   A spokesman said the embassy works closely with the Yemeni government in kidnapping cases.

7.   An adviser to the Yemeni government, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Cheney and Saleh discussed a U.S. program for training Yemeni military and police.

8.   An American engineer was kidnapped by a Yemeni tribe last month and was released unharmed after two weeks of negotiations between the tribesmen and the Yemeni government.

9.   As long as the Yemeni government supports the operation, the official said it is in U.S. interests to stay in Yemen.

10.   But he also appealed to the Yemeni government to get them freed quickly.