111.  The Spanish news agency Europa Press said the passengers were American executives.

112.  He said Masalon is the suspected mastermind in the failed abduction of a senior American executive of an agricultural firm in the area last week.

113.  American executives in Vietnam were celebrating Wednesday, saying that diplomatic ties with the United States would boost confidence and bring in more business.

114.  Singapore has roped in some of the most influential Japanese, European and American corporate executives to advise it on expanding business abroad, officials said Tuesday.