1.   The re-contra commanders were returning from talks in Managua with President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro concerning the continued violence between re-contras and re-compas.

2.   Although Bush has not embraced the idea of excluding Arafat from any negotiations, he has placed most of the blame on the Palestinian leader for the continued violence.

3.   And Secretary-General Kofi Annan Friday said that continued violence in East Timor and repeated rejections of outside help could lead to charges of crimes against humanity.

4.   Based on that proposal, the two sides began talking again, against a backdrop of continued violence.

5.   Even moderate Israelis are being forced to the right by the continued violence.

6.   Fleischer denied that the continued violence forced the administration to reverse course and become more engaged in the Mideast.

7.   Gay activists paid close attention to the trial, saying it drew attention to continued violence against homosexuals in American society.

8.   He said he would be repeating the message to political leaders in the next few days, because continued violence could cost Kosovo Western aid and support.

9.   Hendron said continued violence by the IRA could boost his chances in the election, pushing moderate voters away from Sinn Fein.

10.   In the midst of continued violence, Israel plunged into a politically turbulent period.