31.   It supplies the U.S. with energy in exchange for military protection.

32.   Many residents depend on government food and military protection from crime.

33.   NATO membership would bring Romania a guarantee of Western military protection against Russia or any other potential aggressor.

34.   Rebels say they are keeping some refugees under military protection at undisclosed locations.

35.   Residents had appealed for military protection in the months before the killings.

36.   Ruhuna, who was outspoken in his criticism for both Hutu and Tutsi extremists, had declined military protection despite two previous attempts on his life.

37.   Saudi Arabia depends on the United States for military protection while the United States depends on Saudi Arabia to keep oil markets stable.

38.   Shell Nigeria said it will not return unless it has the support of the Ogonis and it does not want to depend on military protection from the government.

39.   Sommaruga ruled out any form of military protection for the relief effort, saying the organization would rely on its Red Cross emblem.

40.   The government assures it is boosting security, but many rural residents have given up on military protection after a wave of nighttime massacres.