1.   On other fronts, to the north of the city near Vogosca, and further north at Ilijas, fighting subsided.

2.   While fighting had subsided in recent months, tensions remained with various factions accusing humanitarian groups of favoring their foes.

3.   With the rainy season arriving, fighting has subsided.

4.   A cease-fire has been regularly violated by both sides, but fighting has subsided considerably in recent months.

5.   A cease-fire in place has been regularly violated by both sides, but fighting has subsided considerably in recent months.

6.   After fighting subsided, rebels said they remained in control of Goma, a lakeside town on the Rwandan border.

7.   Although fighting has subsided, troops returning from battle said the early stages were marked by intense combat.

8.   Although fighting has subsided, both sides have steadily massed troops and weapons along their border, bracing for battles that erode stability throughout northeast Africa.

9.   Attempts by U.S. and African leaders to broker peace have failed, though fighting has subsided with the rainy season.

10.   Attempts by the U.S. and African leaders to broker peace have failed, though fighting has subsided with the rainy season.