61.   A year ago Pinheiro said global sanctions might be needed against Burundi because authorities were failing to curb spiraling violence by armed groups and uncontrolled soldiers.

62.   A transport strike severely disrupted traffic on Paris commuter lines for a fourth day Friday despite tough new measures to curb violence on public transport.

63.   Also Thursday, student leaders held a news conference and promised to curb violence in the future if police release their colleagues.

64.   American women say stricter weapon laws would curb violence, while men want better enforcement of existing laws, the poll finds.

65.   American women say stricter weapon laws would curb violence while men want better enforcement of existing laws, an Associated Press poll finds.

66.   Arafat created the court two months ago as a sign of his intent to curb violence, but no trials had been held.

67.   Arafat created the military court two months ago as a sign of his intent to curb militant violence, but no trials had been held until this session.

68.   Arafat is hedging on his commitment to curb violence until Israel pulls out.

69.   Ari Fleischer, the White House spokesman, said the United States was not abandoning efforts to curb the violence that has blocked peacemaking efforts.

70.   Arafat created the court two months ago as a sign of his intent to curb militant violence, but no trials had been held.