31.   War is the only booming business in the shattered capital and Farid seems to understand the conflict will determine his future.

32.   Widespread fighting continued in Grozny, and Chechen fighters said the Russians were once again bombing oil and chemical factories in and around the shattered capital.

33.   Wheat prices soared in the shattered Afghan capital following a decision by Pakistan to ban wheat exports, shopkeepers said Tuesday.

34.   Hundreds of Chechen rebel fighters attempted to enter Grozny, but were pushed back by Russian forces, Russian military sources in the shattered Chechen capital said Saturday.

35.   Ruini is to announce a programme of economic aid for the shattered Bosnian capital during his three-day trip to the former Yugoslav republic.

36.   Soskovets had criticised the slow pace of the reconstruction work in the shattered capital, Grozny, the agency said.

37.   The Islamic militia is laying siege to Kabul on four fronts, and has vowed to seize the shattered capital and topple the Rabbani government.