31.   Police blamed rebels for the attack, and the government also reported shooting around the Tetovo area overnight.

32.   Police blamed rebels from the Bodo tribe for both attacks.

33.   Police blamed the rebels for the attack, and the government also reported sporadic shooting around the Tetovo area overnight.

34.   A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, blamed Kurdish rebels.

35.   A military spokesman denied army responsibility for the massacre in Baruso, blaming the rebels instead.

36.   A military spokesperson has blamed rebels for the attack, but rebels say the military killed the aid workers.

37.   Although the Taliban have not claimed responsibility for the attacks, many Kabul residents blamed the rebels.

38.   Although he acknowledged the Croatian buildup, he blamed the rebel Serbs for the escalation of tensions.

39.   Authorities blamed the rebel Islamic Taliban militia for the blasts, which send hundreds of stunned people scattering for cover.

40.   Authorities blamed the rebel National Liberation Army.