American officials confirmed that the new policy took effect last year.

Officials confirmed his death but did not give a date.

The police and other officials could not immediately confirm the reports.

Other officials confirmed the details about his food and television.

Officials would not even confirm that she was a patient there.

Officials confirmed that a new agreement had been reached with the city.

American officials have confirmed that the suspension was in effect.

A telephone call to her office was not returned, but other officials confirmed that she had been asked to leave.

West German officials confirmed that an investigation is under way, but would not give the company's name.

British officials confirmed the strikes but said there was not a report yet on what had been hit.