31.   Meanwhile the rebels killed four civilians, including an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress, in the southern Siraha district on Saturday, a defence ministry statement said.

32.   Meanwhile two Maoists died Saturday in clashes with security forces in the west and southwestern regions on Nepal, a defence ministry statement said.

33.   Meanwhile, five Maoists were killed on the spot when they clashed with security forces at Gorkha district in western Nepal on Wednesday, a defence ministry statement said.

34.   Milosevic is defending himself and may get to make the opening defence statement on Wednesday if the prosecution has finished its first presentation by then.

35.   One rebel was killed Wednesday when he tried to break through an army cordon in Kalleri in the western Gorkha district, a defence ministry statement said.

36.   Presiding judge Richard May adjourned the trial for a break, after which Milosevic was to continue his defence statement.

37.   Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Fernandes congratulated the scientists involved with the LCA project after the test flight, the defence ministry statement added.

38.   Seven Maoists were shot dead Tuesday by security forces in the western Dang district, a defence ministry statement said.

39.   The defence ministry statement added that the seriously injured troops would be treated in Sarajevo and then repatriated to France on a special flight.

40.   The defence ministry statement made no mention of a third body found Friday, clad only in military underwear.