61.   Tensions have been rising in Kinshasa and throughout the country for weeks, as Kabila has moved to consolidate his authority over the government and the armed forces.

62.   Tensions have risen on the Uashat-Maliotenam reserve since two rival Indian bands started accusing each other of mismanaging tribal finances.

63.   The governing party and the opposition both held national meetings this month and tensions have been rising in recent weeks.

64.   The Ingushetians are upset and tensions are rising.

65.   The tension rises with the innocuous pluck of a toddler blowing bubbles in his milk.

66.   The tension rises steadily as he and a motley crew of volunteer detectives and system operators trace Mitnick to Raleigh, N.C., where he was arrested last February.

67.   The tension rose considerably, however, as Lench asked Castro to identify each defendant by name and nickname and to point out each man.

68.   The tensions have risen in a period of major transitions in China.

69.   Then there are the negotiators themselves, who may crack once the tensions rise and cabin fever sets in.

70.   They were killed as tensions have been rising between the government and Albanian rebels and peace talks appear to be collapsing.