21.   The confrontation occurred on a street frequented by tourists, within sight of the fountain on the South Lawn of the White House.

22.   The army said the latest confrontation occurred when a military anti-drug patrol was ambushed by about two dozen attackers using automatic weapons.

23.   The confrontation occurred minutes before Jackson was to attend a church service and lead a march to town hall.

24.   The confrontation occurred when Segura Falan refused to be arrested for drinking a beer in public.

25.   Though some confrontations occurred between prison workers and riot police, no serious incidents were reported.

26.   In Baghdad, the Iraqi defense ministry denied that any such confrontation had occurred.

27.   In Baghdad, the Iraqi defense ministry denied that any confrontation had occurred and accused the White House of fabricating an incident to help President Bill Clinton get reelected.

28.   In Baghdad, the Iraqi defense ministry denied that any confrontation had occurred and accused the White House of fabricating an incident to help President Bill Clinton get re-elected.

29.   But no confrontation occurred and workers milled around while police watched.

30.   The region of Kabylie has been in revolt against the central government for almost a year, and sporadic confrontations still occur.