31.   But de Klerk simultaneously said all the weapons had been destroyed as the Cold War ended and the state no longer feared a military onslaught from hostile black neighbors.

32.   But all those conflicts came before each of the hostile neighbors developed nuclear weapons.

33.   But the newly independent republic is surrounded by somewhat hostile neighbors.

34.   But the two hostile neighbors recently entered into talks over a host of issues, including the disputed Himalayan state of Kashmir, the flash point of two wars.

35.   Diplomatic pressure by the United States, Britain, Russia and other countries has averted another war between the hostile neighbors.

36.   Dominican President Leonel Fernandez, arriving in Haiti, expressed hopes for a new era of cooperation between the traditionally hostile neighbors on the island of Hispaniola.

37.   Eleven years ago, India held a large military exercise that raised fears of another war between the hostile neighbors.

38.   For eight years, Indian security forces have been battling militants who want Kashmir to become independent or join with Pakistan, its hostile neighbor.

39.   Four Indian soldiers were killed in clashes between Indian and Pakistani forces guarding the border that separates the two hostile neighbors, Pakistani soldiers said Monday.

40.   He warned that the dispute could spiral out of control into another war between the two hostile neighbors.