11.   Only minor clashes erupted when police dispersed demonstrators blocking traffic at a downtown avenue.

12.   A minor clash occurred when police officers, backed by troops and several military armored vehicles, forced back students who tried to make their way to the streets.

13.   After prayers there were minor clashes between police and worshippers returning home.

14.   After minor clashes with riot police outside Sao Paulo Wednesday, truckers have begun peacefully to unblock some roads.

15.   But after minor clashes with riot police outside Sao Paulo Wednesday, truckers began peacefully to unblock roads.

16.   Defense Ministry spokesman Marjan Gjurovski said the city was quiet Tuesday morning, although there were some minor clashes overnight in the nearby village of Tearce.

17.   Despite fears of violence, only minor clashes were reported.

18.   Government officials could not be reached for comment, but residents in some of the villages confirmed reports of minor clashes.

19.   In Chile, many appeared satisfied with the ruling, which sparked only minor street clashes.

20.   In one minor clash, protesters beat two policemen trying to arrest a fugitive labor union leader, witnesses said.