According to the organization, the funds in its main account have steadily shrunk to under $1,000 since the banking blockade first began.

Some sources indicate, though, that the suspension may reflect the dwindling demand for Ford sedans on the Russian market.

Unexploded mines dating from decades of conflict in Afghanistan are still commonly found in rural areas.

It was the worst violence since the South seceded last year under a 2005 peace deal that ended decades of civil war.

The unit may attract the interest of TV set makers seeking a recognized brand and technology, said the people.

Fabius said France had no direct involvement in the process other than hosting it. Sources said French officials would be present.

Activists said fighter jets had bombed the Yarmouk camp, killing at least 25 people sheltering in a mosque.

The fence will be patrolled by Greek border guards and officers from the European Union's border monitoring agency Frontex.

Still at issue is another FTC investigation into how Google handled mobile-technology patents after acquiring Motorola Mobility.

The poll took place amid uncertainty over the health of Chavez, who is in Cuba recovering from cancer surgery.