31.   It was aimed at protecting the Kurds from Iraqi government troops after a failed uprising.

32.   Japan claims the four islands -- Etorofu, Shikotan, Kunashiri and the Habomai islets -- which were seized by Soviet troops after World War II.

33.   Mordechai has proposed that Israel withdraw its troops after obtaining guarantees that the Lebanese army will deploy in the south and prevent attacks by Hezbollah guerrillas.

34.   New clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli troops after raids by Israel helicopter gunships Wednesday.

35.   Novgorod suffered major damage during World War II, when it was seized by German troops after heavy fighting.

36.   On Tuesday, police clashed with troops after an exchange of insults in West Kalimantan on Borneo Island.

37.   Palestinians clash with Israeli troops after funeral of student.

38.   Palestinians clashed violently with Israeli troops after a pro-Iraq demonstration Saturday, hurling stones and firebombs at soldiers who fired back rubber bullets.

39.   Russia on Thursday backed off from a threat to send troops after Chechnya defied a Russian ultimatum and called on armed volunteers to defend the capital.

40.   She was the last to be found by the Indonesian troops after becoming separated from the main group.