31.   The demolition triggered one of the fiercest gun battles since a truce was declared a month ago.

32.   The hostages were set free after the Russian government agreed to declare a truce and launch peace negotiations with rebel representatives.

33.   The Maoists have twice declared truces in the past, and on both occasions resumed attacks on government targets.

34.   The hostages were released after the government declared a truce, agreed to begin peace talks and granted the Chechens safe passage back.

35.   The hostages were set free after the Russian government agreed to declare a truce and launch peace negotiations with the rebels.

36.   The latest truce was declared last Wednesday, at U.S. urging, but each side charges the other with constant violations.

37.   The Maoists have twice declared truces in the past, and on both occasions resumed attacks on government targets, the last time in November after peace talks failed.

38.   The morning rush hour attack in northern Israel marks the most serious challenge yet to weeklong U.S. efforts to prod Israelis and Palestinians to declare a truce.

39.   The Palestinians are to present their plan Wednesday, and if agreement is reached, a truce could be declared after that session, according to Palestinian officials.

40.   The Palestinians are to present their plan Wednesday, and if agreement is reached, a truce could be declared after that session, according to the Palestinian officials.