According to Estonian officials, in 1992, 32% of residents lacked any form of citizenship.

Estonian officials assert that the cyberattack is the largest ever against a country.

Estonian officials said today that many young children may not have been noted on the passenger register, meaning that the number of victims could be even higher.

Estonian officials expressed mild dismay over Mr. Yeltsin's remarks today.

The ferry's operator said there were 982 people on board; Estonian officials said passengers and crew numbered 1,049.

A news agency report broadcast from Tallinn quoted Estonian officials as saying they are already considering charging surviving crew members with crimes.

The Latvians expressed "profound happiness" at the decision, and an Estonian official called it an "early Christmas present," according to two cables.

The remains will be reburied in the cemetery, which Estonian officials say is a more appropriate place to mourn the fallen than a bustling city square.

Estonian officials attribute this recent development to the ongoing campaign for Russian presidential election, 2008.

Estonian officials accused Russia of unleashing cyberwar.