41.   The attacks marked the first times that rebels fighting for independence in northern Sri Lanka are known to have used antiaircraft missiles.

42.   The attacks marked the first time rebels fighting for independence in northern Sri Lanka are known to have used antiaircraft missiles.

43.   The FARC has used such missiles in previous attacks.

44.   The missiles are used against close-in air attack.

45.   The missiles were used because their performance is not susceptible to bad weather that has curtailed bombing runs, NATO spokesmen said.

46.   The planes have not used their missiles, designed to knock out anti-aircraft radar systems on the ground, Bach said.

47.   The missiles were used because they perform well in bad weather that has curtailed the bombing campaign, NATO spokesmen said.

48.   The missiles were used to destroy Scud missiles threatening U.S. bases and Israeli cities.

49.   The missiles were used because their performance is not susceptible to bad weather, NATO spokesmen said.

50.   The missiles were used because they perform well in bad weather that has curtailed the bombing campaign, NATO said.