1.   Government mediators attempted to persuade the two warlords to take their militiamen off the streets.

2.   On Tuesday, the two warlords claimed to have captured the border town of Guldana near the Iranian border in Nimruz Province.

3.   Shirzai used the gathering to end speculation that the tension was heading toward a military confrontation between the two warlords.

4.   The Taliban rose because they seemed to be more gallant toward women than the other warlords.

5.   The two warlords shelled each other with mortars and artillery for much of Wednesday and Thursday.

6.   Parliament members were scheduled to meet Saturday with the two warlords.

7.   Forces of Boimatov, the other warlord, also began laying down their weapons in Tursunzade.

8.   Forces of Boimatov, the other warlord, also were expected to lay down their weapons, Tajik Interior Minister Saidamir Zukhurov told Interfax.

9.   Forces of the two warlords have until midday Wednesday to lay down their heavy weapons and return to their barracks.

10.   The Russian-backed president, Emomali Rakhmonov, told parliament Friday he would consider major changes in his government as demanded by the two warlords.