1.   In Afghanistan, U.S. jets blasted Taliban positions near the capital of Kabul around the clock.

2.   In Nablus, meanwhile, the gunfire cracks through the ruined streets, helicopters blast militant positions with rocket bursts, and terrified inhabitants huddle in houses.

3.   At least three Serb tanks were seen blasting enemy positions in clear violation of U.N. heavy-weapons agreements.

4.   At least three Serb tanks were seen blasting enemy positions in clear violation of U.N. agreements.

5.   But U.N. officials were hard placed to confirm the conflicting claims as Croatian troops blasted peacekeeper positions with artillery and even planes.

6.   But U.N. officials were hard-pressed to confirm the conflicting claims as Croatian troops blasted peacekeeper positions with artillery and even planes.

7.   Chechen fighters armed with rocket propelled grenade launchers ducked in and out of shattered buildings, trying to knock out Russian tanks blasting their positions.

8.   Chechen snipers were firing from high-rises west and southwest of Minutka Square on Thursday, while federal tanks blasted rebel positions from the southeast, Russian media reported.

9.   Chechen fighters armed with rocket grenades ducked in and out of shattered buildings, trying to knock out Russian tanks blasting their positions.

10.   Four Russian helicopter gunships blasted guerrilla positions early today but reportedly were unable to land to deliver reinforcements.