21.   As word spread in Bethlehem that the standoff might end soon, some of relatives of those slated for deportation flocked to Manger Square.

22.   As word spread in Bethlehem on Tuesday that the standoff might end soon, some relatives of those slated for deportation walked to Manger Square.

23.   As word spread in Bethlehem that the standoff might end soon, some relatives of those slated for deportation flocked to Manger Square.

24.   But Clinton said the standoff would only end when Iraq resumed its cooperation.

25.   But Clinton declared the standoff would only end when Iraq resumed its cooperation with the U.N. Special Commission.

26.   But Clinton said the standoff would only end when Iraq resumed its cooperation with the U.N. Special Commission.

27.   Five-day standoff ends when Iranian security forces surprise hijackers.

28.   Four-day standoff ends with release of comrade Yutaka Suyaka from French jail.

29.   Many Paraguayans had feared the standoff would end in a military coup.

30.   Sharon has said Israeli forces will stay in Bethlehem until a standoff ends between the army and armed Palestinians holed up inside the church.