It is not known whether these officials were present or participating in cases where torture was applied to prisoners.

Also, high-ranking officials from each of the organizations participate in the others' top decision making committee.

More than 5,000 athletes and officials participated in the games.

Senior officials from both sides were participating in the negotiations here.

Federal, state, and local officials are also participating in the transition discussions.

At least 50 officials from 10 Government agencies will participate.

Mr. Hill has told other union leaders that the two officials not only knew about the fraud but also participated in it.

Over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and officials participated in 24 sports at the event.

It was not clear why a Russian official would participate in such talks.

But he and other top-level officials did not participate.