21.  The Lebanese army deployed troops on major intersections in this predominantly Muslim city and the Christian mountain towns of the north to ensure safe balloting.

22.  The jetliner was en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to bring back Turkish pilgrims visiting Muslim holy cities.

23.  Town centres in traditional Muslim cities are made for pedestrians.

24.  Troops guarded major intersections in this predominantly Muslim city and outlying Christian mountain towns to ensure safe balloting in North Lebanon province.

25.  Women from Kuwait used a compass to find Mecca, the Muslim holy city, before saying their prayers.

26.  Witnesses said that many people were at home on Saturday afternoon, the Islamic day of rest in this largely Muslim city.

27.  Witnesses said that many people were at home on Saturday afternoon, the Islamic sabbath in this largely Muslim city.

28.  Many people in Sarajevo and other mainly Muslim cities stayed up all night to watch the Oscars ceremony, and exultant callers flooded a radio phone-in.