11. The aging Mir, beset by a steady string of accidents this year, has seen a more quiet period since the successful repairs. 12. The process has been delayed for months, however, by a steady string of appeals by defense attorneys. 13. Tsibliyev and Lazutkin faced a terrifying fire shortly after they arrived at Mir in February and endured a steady string of breakdowns all through their six-month stint. 14. Two dozen journalists are killed, and a steady string of kidnappings and robberies keeps aid workers from helping the region. 15. Yeltsin has been sidelined by a steady string of illnesses, and his opponents and even former allies have questioned his ability to continue in office. 16. Yeltsin has been sidelined by a steady string of illnesses, which forced him to cancel several foreign trips, including a visit to France set for last month. 17. Yeltsin, who was sidelined by a steady string of illnesses, initially had only the words of praise for Primakov. 18. News from the state is a steady string of occupied city halls, abductions, land invasions and armed clashes. |