1.  Even some big old crossbreeds, the kind that usually end up here for life, are being claimed like lottery prizes.

2.  He claims folks are lined up to participate.

3.  They claim Tamils are oppressed by the majority Sinhalese, who dominate the government and military.

4.  Former Swaziland prime minister Prince Bhekimpi claims ghosts are terrorising his subjects in the mountainous Enkhaba area of Swaziland, the Times of Swaziland said Tuesday.

5.  The uninhabited islands, supposedly rich in oil deposits, are claimed by China, Taiwan and Japan.