21.   Rather, the statement said, the attackers were trying to take hostages to use as a bargaining chip with the United States.

22.   The armed escort returned fire when the unidentified attackers tried to stop the trucks loaded with food for the flood victims in southern Somalia.

23.   The attacker then tried to cut his own throat before using his knife to stab himself in the chest, police said.

24.   The attackers were trying to force refugees back into Burma, they said.

25.   The attacker apparently tried to enter the mall, which was packed with Israelis celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim.

26.   The attackers tried to kidnap Halley but shot and killed him when he tried to escape.

27.   The attackers did not try to take any of the money in the van.

28.   The attacker apparently tried to enter the mall but turned back at the sight of police by the entrance, witnesses said.

29.   The attackers also tried to set fire to the apartment, the report said.

30.   The attackers tried to steal the ballot box, the witnesses said.