11.   The robbers opened fire after being confronted by police as they made their getaway.

12.   The robbers opened fire with automatic weapons when Vlore police hunted them down after they stole the car outside a police station.

13.   The robbers opened the hold and quickly transferred the money to a waiting van.

14.   Two Spanish tourists were killed and another seriously wounded Wednesday when three robbers opened fire with automatic weapons in a hotel foyer, officials said.

15.   Two Spanish tourists were killed and another seriously wounded Wednesday when three robbers opened fire with machineguns in a hotel foyer, officials said.

16.   Yaacob said the suspected robbers opened fire when their cars were stopped by police, forcing the police to return fire.

17.   The ministry said Cohen tried to defend his wife but the robber opened fire to escape.