81.  Sudanese officials have denied the charge, instead blaming Islamic militants in Egypt who have waged a three-year insurgency against the Cairo government.

82.  Sudanese officials later said the disagreement had been resolved, but gave no details.

83.  Sudanese officials said they had later handed the man over to Saudi authorities for trial there.

84.  Sudanese officials still put hope in the pact.

85.  Sudanese officials were not immediately available for comment on the allegations.

86.  Sudanese officials, meanwhile, visited Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Monday, hoping to drum up support.

87.  Southern Sudanese would have the right to secede under an agreement to be signed Monday between the government and two rebel factions, a senior Sudanese official said Tuesday.

88.  Sudan has arrested a cell of the outlawed Sudanese Communist Party that was preparing to carry out sabotage with the backing of Eritrea, a Sudanese official says.

89.  Sudanese officials deny the slavery and terrorism allegations.

90.  Sudanese officials have refrained from criticizing Libya for the expulsions, apparently fearful of further worsening relations.