31.   The Sudanese military said Ethiopian troops also occupied several areas near the border.

32.   Troops also entered a refugee camp near the West Bank city of Nablus where they have occupied several areas since Friday.

33.   Village chief Sallehuddin Abdul Hamid said the tribe has occupied the area for hundreds of years.

34.   In south Kabul Hezb-i-Islami fighters have occupied areas behind Darulaman Palace.

35.   Johnson claimed his forces previously occupied the area and had recently come under attack from a rival group.

36.   Lebanon, too, seeks peace, he said, but attacks from Lebanese territory are likely to continue until Israel no longer occupies Palestinian areas.

37.   Occupying an area about the size of Los Angeles, Basilan is among the poorest areas in the Philippines.

38.   Rebel leaders demanded a total withdrawal of troops which had occupied the area after the Zapatistas launched another offensive in February this year when the military virtually surrounded them.