11.   But Craxi asserted Italian control over its territory, taking charge of the group and then releasing them.

12.   But many prominent Republicans argue that it is time for the party to assert some control over the process.

13.   But the statements by Michel Pebereau fell short of asserting that Banque Nationale would receive enough voting stock in Societe Generale to assert clear control.

14.   Contacted Friday night, he disclaimed any connection between his movement to assert local control over federal lands and the bombings.

15.   Currently, Muslim clerics have autonomy in administering the site, and Israeli police assert control over security.

16.   Critics argue that the Chinese are being ham-handed in asserting control over Hong Kong before the turnover of power.

17.   During the weekend the government-backed utility Gazprom tried to assert control over the financially strapped network, which owes the utility money.

18.   Four years ago, for example, it took a special act of the state Legislature just to get them to assert control over school custodians.

19.   He is already moving to assert greater control, and Serbian forces may soon be headed there.

20.   In an effort to salvage his rickety peace deal with Israel and assert his control of the Gaza Strip, Arafat ordered his police to sweep Gaza neighborhoods.