31.   Special forces, already at work in Afghanistan, could be used to support opposition forces, the officials said.

32.   She said refugees report that civilians accused of not supporting forces loyal to the deposed junta have been maimed or killed by them.

33.   Taliban officials say they are looking for weapons and young male minorities suspected of supporting opposition forces.

34.   Sudan has long blamed Eritrea, Uganda and Ethiopia of supporting rebel forces.

35.   The missionary service Fides said the attackers had apparently suspected local people of supporting government forces.

36.   The United States supports the forces of democracy and reform here in Russia because it is in our national interest to do so.

37.   The Tornados are tasked with supporting the force.

38.   The Vatican missionary service Fides said the attackers apparently suspected local people of supporting pro-government forces.

39.   Venturing as close to the Kosovo border as security would allow, President Bill Clinton thanked Macedonians on Tuesday for supporting NATO forces and sheltering Kosovo refugees.

40.   U.S. President Bill Clinton thanked Macedonia on Tuesday for supporting NATO forces and sheltering Kosovo refugees.