21.   Russia opposes possible NATO airstrikes against Serbia, which makes up most of present-day Yugoslavia.

22.   Russia opposes possible NATO airstrikes a Serbia, a traditional ally with which it shares a Slavic heritage and Orthodox religion.

23.   State-run radio in Eritrea urged residents of the capital, Asmara, to remain indoors for protection against possible Ethiopian airstrikes.

24.   Some hospitals released patients who are not seriously ill, anticipating victims of the possible airstrikes.

25.   The hostages were placed near ammunition bunkers to serve as human shields against possible airstrikes.

26.   The Japanese government Wednesday urged its nationals staying in Yugoslavia to depart the country to avoid possible NATO airstrikes.

27.   The multinational force was not expected to play any role in possible NATO airstrikes.

28.   The Netherlands has closed its embassy in Belgrade and withdrawn all staff, a precautionary measure ahead of possible NATO airstrikes.

29.   The precautions were prompted by the worsening crisis in Yugoslavia, which faces possible NATO airstrikes following a continuing military crackdown in the embattled province of Kosovo.

30.   The United Nations warned Bosnian Serbs of possible NATO airstrikes if they keep up their offensive today on Srebrenica.