Huang Xie had many children who were officials stationed in different parts of the State of Chu.

An American official stationed in Thailand said only that "we would never have made the allegation unless we had credible evidence" against the Thai politician.

Among these were Genoese officials stationed in various Mediterranean ports, whose role included duties similar to those of the modern consul, i.e. helping Genoese merchants and sailors in difficulties with the local authorities.

Foreign officials stationed in Washington have cited diplomatic immunity to escape participation - or punishment - in a variety of criminal investigations.

The deadlock in the war between Iran and Iraq has raised fears that the conflict may spread to other Persian Gulf nations, according to reports by Western military officials stationed in the region.

Although the Century is not exported outside Japan in large numbers, it is used frequently by officials stationed in overseas Japanese offices and embassies.

Tensions Over Command "It is certain that the Saudis would never accept an American commander of a joint American-Saudi force," an American official formerly stationed in Saudi Arabia said.

Among these were Genoese officials stationed in various Mediterranean ports, whose role included helping Genoese merchants and sailors in difficulties with the local authorities.

Of the 102 American officials stationed in Liberia, all but about 25 will leave within days.