41.   But he refused to speculate on the impact of Serb threats to kill the hostages if the bombing continues.

42.   But Burns refused to speculate on the impact of Serb threats to kill the hostages if the bombing continues.

43.   But the bombings continued, catching authorities off guard.

44.   But residents and witnesses, including officials of the Moscow-backed Chechen government, say bombings have continued against Chechen villages where the Russians say rebels have bases.

45.   Chirac and Ahtisaari said they felt the bombings should continue until Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic agreed to specified peace conditions.

46.   Despite the security, the bombings have continued.

47.   Eiffie said the local agency told him by radio that the bombing continued Wednesday and Thursday but no figures on casualties were yet available.

48.   Hamas leaders said the bombings would continue.

49.   His defense secretary, Michael Portillo, said the bombing must continue until Sarajevo is safe from attack.

50.   In Gaza City, Hamas spiritual leader Ahmed Yassin said bombings would continue.