11.   Some observers attribute the explosions to gangs trying to establish supremacy over criminal rivals in the wake of the jailing of gang leaders.

12.   Many observers have attributed the voter apathy to disappointment that Aristide was not in the race.

13.   Many observers have attributed voter apathy to disappointment that Aristide was not in the race.

14.   Observers attributed the firmer prices to growing demand from chocolate makers.

15.   Observers attributed the surprisingly small number of searches from Taiwan to the fact that domestic interest over the scandal had already fizzled a month after it was made public.

16.   Observers mainly attribute the fall in violence to increased security in KwaZulu-Natal.

17.   Observers on Sunday attributed the obstinacy of the Ratsiraka side to a verbal agreement allegedly struck between the president and Ravalomanana on the sidelines of the Dakar talks.

18.   Officials said the four men were unable to meet until now because of scheduling constraints, but observers attributed the delay to deep-rooted animosity among the rivals.

19.   Political observers here attributed the low turnout to delays in outlining the draft constitution to the electorate and shortages of voting equipment.

20.   Some courtroom observers attribute the length of deliberations to the complexity of the case.