1.   The rebels can be blamed for tactical military mistakes.

2.   Authorities blamed Chechen rebels for the bombings, although the Chechens deny involvement.

3.   Authorities blamed Chechen rebels for the bombings.

4.   Colonel Veklich acknowledged that there may have been some fighting in recent days, but he blamed the rebels for the small number of refugees.

5.   Even though the culprits were not found and the militants have denied any involvement, the Russian government has blamed the rebels for the attacks.

6.   He blamed the rebels for a breakdown in negotiations, and voiced deep distrust of their sincerity in seeking peace.

7.   Officials in the state of Assam blamed tribal rebels, who have fought for independence in the region for four decades.

8.   Officials blame the rebels for an insurgency that has shaken Algeria for the past five years, CNN said.

9.   Russian authorities blamed Chechen rebels for the bombings, although the Chechens deny involvement.

10.   Russian authorities blamed Chechen rebels for the abduction, but others pointed the finger at the Russian security service itself.