11.   Fighting is increasing at Shabundu, where government-allied Mayi-Mayi militia fighters have encircled the town, Toure said.

12.   Fighting also increased in northeastern and western Bosnia.

13.   Fighting has increased in much of Bosnia over the past few weeks and both the Bosnian government and Serbs have said they will let the cease-fire lapse.

14.   Fighting has increased in the state in the last month, raising the daily death toll to nearly a dozen.

15.   Fighting has increased recently between separatists and militiamen who support the central government in Tbilisi.

16.   Fighting has increased recently in the region between the separatists and militiamen who support the central government in Tbilisi.

17.   Fighting has increased since peace talks with the main rebel group collapsed in February.

18.   Fighting increased in several parts of Bosnia, killing nine people since the truce expired Monday.

19.   Fighting also has increased between rival groups in East Timor since the government recently offered to hold a referendum allowing the island to decide whether it wants wide-ranging autonomy.

20.   Fighting has been increasing over the past month, and U.N. officials fear it could worsen if the truce lapses.