The embassy received its first such report in July 1993 and cabled the information to Washington, an official said.

The embassy and consulates have received reports of crimes against women.

He said that the embassy had received several angry calls from Americans who asked why diplomats had not been to see them or organize transport.

Western diplomats said that embassies had received reports of Syrian military officers wandering around the country.

A State Department official said the embassy had received 3,000 applications for asylum since the service started in February.

The embassy has received reports of crime involving apparent police collaboration.

The embassy also receives reports of individuals who have suffered accidents or medical crisis at resorts.

A Clinton Administration official acknowledged that the embassy in Kenya had received a specific warning about an attack.

An anonymous person reported that rumours said the Indian embassy had previously received bomb threats.

Two Western embassies sent samples abroad for analysis but have not yet received the results.