21.   So far, the alliance has not made such a request.

22.   The alliance has made gains in eastern and southeastern Sudan during the past two weeks.

23.   The anti-Taliban Afghan alliance has made similar charges.

24.   The alliance has made military gains north of the capital and in northern Afghanistan, where their power base is located.

25.   The growing Turkish-Israel military alliance has made some in the Middle East uncomfortable.

26.   The growing Turkish-Israeli alliance has made neighbors in the region, especially Syria, nervous.

27.   The NATO alliance on Tuesday made final plans for airstrikes against Yugoslavia, possibly by the end of the week, NATO Secretary General Javier Solana said.

28.   The United States and its allies in the coalition against terrorism are hoping the alliance can make gains on the ground before the harsh Afghan winter takes hold.

29.   The strategic alliance would make both organisations more competitive.

30.   Until the bowl alliance makes its selections for the Orange, Sugar and Fiesta bowls on Sunday afternoon, most matchups are still unofficial.