71.   Russian and Chechen forces exchanged sporadic gunfire early today ahead of a planned turnover of some weapons by Chechen rebels.

72.   Russian and Chechen forces exchanged sporadic gunfire early Wednesday, while rebels reportedly prepared to begin surrendering some of their weapons in breakaway Chechnya.

73.   Sarajevo was quiet Sunday, but sporadic gunfire and explosions of unknown origin could be hear in the late evening.

74.   Sporadic gunfire and small explosions were reported in many parts of the sprawling city during voting.

75.   Sporadic gunfire continued into the morning.

76.   Sporadic gunfire continued outside the hospital in Budyannovsk early Monday, some of it supposedly warning shots by Russian soldiers maintaining a tight ring around the complex.

77.   Sporadic gunfire continued overnight, and the Denham Town police station was fired at, authorities said.

78.   Sporadic gunfire continued there after midday.

79.   Sporadic gunfire could be heard from over the hills Saturday while police pressed their offensive for a third day.

80.   Sporadic gunfire could be heard today around those barracks.