21.  Residents said news of Soares re-election passed without incident after opposition activists were allegedly warned by police not to stage a planned protest.

22.  The decree says live news coverage must be conducted by TVRI.

23.  The new, seven-member executive committee would result in the powers of the traditional five-member management board being reduced, news reports have said.

24.  The Israeli government is working out a plan to acknowledge convicted U.S. naval analyst Jonathan Pollard was a spy, an Israeli news reported said Wednesday.

25.  Traders said news that Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, a major regional commercial bank, was facing funding difficulties fueled early yen-selling.

26.  Yugoslav anti-aircraft defense systems fired at NATO aircraft flying over Belgrade Monday, reportedly downing two missiles, local news said.

27.  Dealers said news reports of a possible early monsoon was also expected to give some momentum to the market.

28.  Dealers said news of the bid withdrawal hit sentiment in the sector, with most stocks marked lower.

29.  Evans said positive news about a rising Australian dollar, employment and economic growth had buoyed consumer confidence.