111.   US helicopters evacuating foreign nationals repeatedly came under mortar fire as the violence rocking the Liberian capital entered a fifth day, witnesses and army officials said in Monrovia.

112.   Two main highways leading out of the Liberian capital cut by factional fighting have been cleared by African peacekeepers, civilians who had travelled the roads said Thursday.

113.   Thousands of people have fled renewed clashes between rebels and government troops fighting for control of a town near the Liberian capital Monrovia in recent days.

114.   Unconfirmed reports say factional fighters may be on board, which is another reason why West African countries are reluctant to allow boats leaving the Liberian capital to dock.

115.   US helicopters evacuating foreign nationals repeatedly came under mortar fire as the violence rocking the Liberian capital entered a fifth day, witnesses and army officials said.

116.   It resumed flights to the Liberian capital early this month shortly after the airport was reopened following seven weeks of factional fighting in April and May.

117.   It was not clear whether the United States would shut down its embassy or maintain some presence in the Liberian capital.

118.   Liberian rebels on Monday attacked the town of Arthingon near Monrovia, military sources and diplomats said as witnesses reported hearing artillery fire in the Liberian capital.

119.   Last month NPFL leader Charles Taylor said he would not go to the Liberian capital, claiming there were plans to kill him.

120.   Liberia-unrest MONROVIA - Heavy machinegun fire broke out in Monrovia at dawn after a brief overnight calm, as factional fighting intensified in the Liberian capital.